Works

Reliquary Afatasi

Hearts Series

The Hearts Series is an ongoing body of sculptural maquettes centered on the recurring form of the heart. Hand-welded in steel, these intimate works explore connection, devotion, and human relationship through forms discovered in salvaged metal.

Welded-steel wall sculpture by Afatasi featuring seven heart forms connected by flowing steel lines within a rectangular frame.

Hearts II, 2023

Scrap steel

Welded-steel wall sculpture by Afatasi featuring seven open heart forms connected by looping steel lines within a rectangular frame.

Hearts I, 2023

Scrap steel

Freestanding hand-welded steel sculpture by Afatasi featuring eight irregular heart forms connected by broad curving bands on a rectangular metal base.

Hearts IIII, 2022

Salvaged Steel

Freestanding hand-welded steel sculpture by Afatasi featuring a dense gathering of irregular heart forms connected across a long rectangular base.

Hearts III, 2022

Scrap Steel

Freestanding hand-welded steel sculpture by Afatasi featuring clustered heart forms connected by curling ribbon-like strips on a rectangular metal base.

Hearts I, 2022

Scrap Steel