Artist Statement 

“If you can’t grab life by the horns, then grab it by the tail.” 

Make things beautiful but bizarre, a bit funky and full of irony. Isn’t that what good art is all about? Not only  should it tell a story, but it should also propel people to think or even sometimes to cringe. You have to be able to express yourself without worrying too much about what people think about your art. That’s the key to  becoming a successful artist. 

Biography 

Danny Simanjaya is an Atlanta-based painter, sculptor, and illustrator. In 2005 he graduated from University of West Florida with a BFA degree in Commercial Arts and minor in Graphic Design. 

Currently he is working full-time as a lead sculptor, fabricator, and prototype engineer at International Mascot  Atlanta. When he is not engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, he is surrounding himself with  music and creating art in various mediums. He and his work can be seen in local pop art events, group gallery  shows, and conventions. 

He is always open for any commissions and collaboration projects. 

Name: Michael Weller

Age: 41yrs young

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Skill set: Handyman, artist, fabricator and now welder

Place of birth: Miami, FL

Fears: crocodiles, sharks, heights, bit coin, Tik Tok

Strengths: genuine, honest to a fault, athleticism, skepticism, sense of humor

Hobbies: Avid biker and hiker. I love repurposing old things, vintage video games

Disclaimer: I let my work do the talking

If anybody ever said that Randy Paryl did things the easy way, you might want to check their temperature to make sure they are feeling ok. Nothing he has ever done has been easy, from being a drummer for the local horror punk band The Spectremen for over 20 yrs, to working to save animals through Leica’s Saving Paws Rescue, or connecting with Bill to learn how to weld and do fabrication, then being able to join Metal Nature. It hasn't been a straight-shot journey but what a RIDE!

Bill's roots in metal fabrication go back over thirty years to a time when he worked making custom metal furniture. Although his primary focus at the time was creating faux finishes, Bill learned a few things about welding. Bill has always looked for new ways to express his creativity, and his most recent endeavor is Metal Nature, a collaboration with like-minded artists. 

Click the button below to read an article written about Bill by Ms. Keni Woodruff.