Bill Hickman’s somewhat crudely formed characters are the result of the warping effects of heat from welding scrap metal which he then brings to life through imaginatively painted surfaces bursting with color and pattern.

“I love the entire process of turning flat, cold sheets of steel into organic, lively creatures and characters, which might catch the eye by playful appearance, but inspire some sort of contemplation as well. I feel most satisfied in my process when I am still wondering a bit myself.” - Bill Hickman