Meet Nicholas LoFaro | Metal Sculptor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Nicholas LoFaro and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Nicholas, why did you pursue a creative career?
I have lived a creative life, so I wanted to pursue an artistic career. When painting or sculpting with clay, I always approached projects with enthusiasm and creativity, my narratives always cryptic and hidden. In sculpture and welding, I am able to feel complete freedom to create 3 dimensional narratives, ones that the viewer can observe and interpret. My hopes are that they simply enjoyed the experience. Art allows me to express myself, and in turn, I hope the viewer can sense that energy. I guess the drive for me is to have always pursued things that set me free, instead of tying me down. I have always pursued projects that were interesting, or in my wheelhouse of creativity. I feel that the pursuit of projects that “fit” or excite someone should be sought out. As a welder, I’ve grown more particular about work that has been “asked” of me, rather I pursue the projects that i feel I would have better artistic success.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a sculpture artist specializing in welding and metalsmithing. I have had a lifetime of experience in writing, drawing, and painting, and I am also proficient with clay, plaster, steel, bone, and concrete. I specialize in the abstraction of nature, science, folklore, mythology, and comic book, with a heavy influence from science fiction, horror, and the natural world.

Most of my sculptures are animals. I build everything by hand and work alone, occasionally collaborating with artistic friends when I can. I primarily seek to use reclaimed or abandoned steel, cutting them apart and assembling them back together in a new narrative. I use marble for eyes in my pieces and often place LED bulbs in the skulls to set their eyes aglow. It makes for a different nighttime spectacle. I love the long hours that I have spent refining my craft. I truly enjoy the processes.

I am super excited to have a handful of sculptures that are on public display around Colorado. I have few more pieces that will be going on display by the end of the year so it has been a great year for me to get my art out into the public. I am excited to make a sculpture map of where all my pieces are located. Even though I still take private commissions, my goal has always been to have public placement for my work.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Sure everyone loves Red Rocks, but for good reason, so if they can catch a show that is great, … on their way out, I would take them hiking on Matthew Winters trail and then over to see to see the dinosaur footprints! I think they are so cool.

I love the Alamo Drafthouse for movies, it’s extra dark, and loud and they have food! It’s a place for movie lovers and a fun date spot.

Comedy Works is great place for a laugh, I am trying to catch some upcoming comedians.

I love going to Mile-High Comics, great place for collectibles but also kind of like a comic book museum too!

Chatfield reservoir and dog park is great when my dogs are feeling social, but I love that there is a lot of outdoor stuff to do out or around Denver.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I feel like my parents have always pushed me to pursue art while they also continuously aid in grounding my ideas and helping to channel my creativity.

Website: www.lofarometalarts.com

Instagram: @lofaro_metalarts

Linkedin: LinkedIn.com/in/nicholas-lofaro-728047258