In and Ex Hale Wallpiece - Leather / Weathered Steel

For the first time, Storms worked with weathering steel. This type of steel develops an attractive patina that protects it from the elements. The patina is unique to each piece, resulting in a multitude of rust hues that completely alter its character when compared to earlier works.

Contrasting with the weathered steel, Storms experimented with a leather covering for the blown metal shape. The leather is put on the shape before it is blown. It then stretches in the process of blowing, clinging to the base. The leather once again transforms the look of this piece, begging to be touched.

Storms collaborated with fine leather workshop Niyona, and chose a full grain saddle leather with an uncorrected, exposed grain. This leather with an aniline finish preserves the particularity of each hide. The hides come from targeted bull farms originating in France or Germany.

Variations can be custom made.