This bloom is based off of the Phalaenopsis orchid flower which I have always found to be incredibly beautiful. The bilateral symmetry is quite intriguing and the delicate complexity mixed with vibrant colors has always been stunning to me.

I had made an 11 inch version a little while back and it was fun to redesign the Phalaenopsis to be larger for this 24" white orchid sculpture. The bigger scale required a keen eye for intricacy as the larger size demanded more detail and precision in order for it to read properly as a metal orchid.

This particular bright silver orchid with blue veins was quite time consuming. I colored the entire work blue first and then came back and ground off everything but the veins with a tiny pneumatic pencil grinder. Though tedious, I felt it paid off in the end as it captures light in an incredible way, and the juxtaposition of bright silver petals with the deep blue and purple veins is stark and impactful. I was also very pleased with how the interior part of this flower worked with the larger petals.

I now have 3 different sizes templated out. The largest is 31" wide by 27" tall by 18" deep, the next size is 24" wide by 22" tall by 15" deep, and the smallest is 18" wide by 16" tall by 11" deep.

If you love orchids, take a look at my Blue Orchid, Spotted White Orchid, Metal Orchid.

This 24" White Orchid Flower sculpture is wall hanging, made entirely of stainless steel, colored using only heat patinas, and is safe to be kept outdoors!