Annie Lee Sculpture
Industrial aesthetic inspired by nature.
Annie Lee's artistic vision is rooted in a profound appreciation for both art and nature, nurtured over a lifetime. Through her metal sculptures, Annie breathes vitality and motion into static forms. Her work invites viewers to sense the pulse of life within each subject. Working primarily with steel and stainless steel, as well as incorporating bronze and aluminum, Annie channels her passion for both the natural world and artistic expression into pieces that resonate with a dynamic sense of existence.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
Annie is awarded 1st place in The North Carolina Arboretum’s “Wild Art” show
Stillness Meets Trajectory by Annie Mariano
A majestic Great Blue Heron sculpted magnificently from welded pieces of re-purposed metal. The sculpture’s impressive scale and the creativeness of how the artist fused different scrap materials to approximate wings, beak, cowl, and feathers are what make this a sculpture to be admired. The studied naturalism of the bird’s stride as it unfurls its wings, and the nobility of its head transform the iron, steel, and copper into flesh and bone. Such a beautifully graceful avian in nature, is here plated in armor, which perhaps speaks to the creature’s prehistoric linage. The metal grounds the bird in solidity, yet it is poised to take flight, an apt metaphor, as stated by the artist, “for the past, present, and future”.
Wagner is a long-standing leader in metal fabrication and architectural railing, with roots dating back to 1955. As an employee-owned company, they are known for their craftsmanship, collaborative approach, and commitment to quality. Beyond manufacturing and supply, Wagner works closely with designers and artists to supply them with high quality custom metal elements. Their recent feature on Annie Lee’s Sculpture highlights this partnership— showcasing how Wagner’s expertise supports creative metalwork with a nod to the artists vision.
