Artist Drills Thousands of Screws to Nail Perfect Portraits
Tsamouris, the Fastener Specialists©
In 2011, California-based artist Andrew Myers took portraiture to a whole new level by creating stunning three-dimensional images using thousands of everyday screws. Myers' unique approach involves drilling holes into wooden planks and meticulously placing screws to form the likeness of his subjects.
Each portrait takes Myers over six months to complete, with some larger pieces requiring up to 10,000 screws. The artist starts by studying a photograph of his subject and meeting them in person to ensure he captures their facial features accurately. He then painstakingly drills the screws into the pre-drilled holes and hand-paints each screw head to achieve the desired effect.
Myers' screw portraits, ranging from 23.6 by 23.6 inches (60 by 60 centimeters) to 4 by 4 feet (1.2 by 1.2 meters), have garnered significant attention from art collectors, with smaller pieces selling for USD 9,000 (EUR 7,650) and larger ones expected to fetch up to USD 35,000 (EUR 29,750). However, despite the high price tags, Myers insists that the portraits are more a labor of love than a lucrative endeavor, as the cost of purchasing thousands of screws adds up quickly.
At Tsamouris, we admire the dedication and precision that artists like Andrew Myers bring to their craft. Just as Myers carefully selects and places each screw to create a masterpiece, we are committed to providing high-quality fasteners that ensure the integrity and longevity of the projects they hold together.
In 2011, California-based artist Andrew Myers took portraiture to a whole new level by creating stunning three-dimensional images using thousands of everyday screws. Myers' unique approach involves drilling holes into wooden planks and meticulously placing screws to form the likeness of his subjects.
Each portrait takes Myers over six months to complete, with some larger pieces requiring up to 10,000 screws. The artist starts by studying a photograph of his subject and meeting them in person to ensure he captures their facial features accurately. He then painstakingly drills the screws into the pre-drilled holes and hand-paints each screw head to achieve the desired effect.
Myers' screw portraits, ranging from 23.6 by 23.6 inches (60 by 60 centimeters) to 4 by 4 feet (1.2 by 1.2 meters), have garnered significant attention from art collectors, with smaller pieces selling for USD 9,000 (EUR 7,650) and larger ones expected to fetch up to USD 35,000 (EUR 29,750). However, despite the high price tags, Myers insists that the portraits are more a labor of love than a lucrative endeavor, as the cost of purchasing thousands of screws adds up quickly.
At Tsamouris, we admire the dedication and precision that artists like Andrew Myers bring to their craft. Just as Myers carefully selects and places each screw to create a masterpiece, we are committed to providing high-quality fasteners that ensure the integrity and longevity of the projects they hold together.
Artist Drills Thousands of Screws to Nail Perfect Portraits
Tsamouris, the Fastener Specialists©
In 2011, California-based artist Andrew Myers took portraiture to a whole new level by creating stunning three-dimensional images using thousands of everyday screws. Myers' unique approach involves drilling holes into wooden planks and meticulously placing screws to form the likeness of his subjects.
Each portrait takes Myers over six months to complete, with some larger pieces requiring up to 10,000 screws. The artist starts by studying a photograph of his subject and meeting them in person to ensure he captures their facial features accurately. He then painstakingly drills the screws into the pre-drilled holes and hand-paints each screw head to achieve the desired effect.
Myers' screw portraits, ranging from 23.6 by 23.6 inches (60 by 60 centimeters) to 4 by 4 feet (1.2 by 1.2 meters), have garnered significant attention from art collectors, with smaller pieces selling for USD 9,000 (EUR 7,650) and larger ones expected to fetch up to USD 35,000 (EUR 29,750). However, despite the high price tags, Myers insists that the portraits are more a labor of love than a lucrative endeavor, as the cost of purchasing thousands of screws adds up quickly.
At Tsamouris, we admire the dedication and precision that artists like Andrew Myers bring to their craft. Just as Myers carefully selects and places each screw to create a masterpiece, we are committed to providing high-quality fasteners that ensure the integrity and longevity of the projects they hold together.
In 2011, California-based artist Andrew Myers took portraiture to a whole new level by creating stunning three-dimensional images using thousands of everyday screws. Myers' unique approach involves drilling holes into wooden planks and meticulously placing screws to form the likeness of his subjects.
Each portrait takes Myers over six months to complete, with some larger pieces requiring up to 10,000 screws. The artist starts by studying a photograph of his subject and meeting them in person to ensure he captures their facial features accurately. He then painstakingly drills the screws into the pre-drilled holes and hand-paints each screw head to achieve the desired effect.
Myers' screw portraits, ranging from 23.6 by 23.6 inches (60 by 60 centimeters) to 4 by 4 feet (1.2 by 1.2 meters), have garnered significant attention from art collectors, with smaller pieces selling for USD 9,000 (EUR 7,650) and larger ones expected to fetch up to USD 35,000 (EUR 29,750). However, despite the high price tags, Myers insists that the portraits are more a labor of love than a lucrative endeavor, as the cost of purchasing thousands of screws adds up quickly.
At Tsamouris, we admire the dedication and precision that artists like Andrew Myers bring to their craft. Just as Myers carefully selects and places each screw to create a masterpiece, we are committed to providing high-quality fasteners that ensure the integrity and longevity of the projects they hold together.
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