Monstera leaves are already dramatic with their cutouts and bold shape, so translating them into stainless steel was a natural fit. Each leaf measured roughly 15" by 6", large enough to make a statement yet versatile enough to hang alone or in a cluster.

I plasma cut the iconic holes into the leaf to give it that instantly recognizable monstera silhouette, then bead rolled the veins for texture that shifted in the light. The real fun, though, came from the torch. Instead of sticking with green (because plants have that covered already), I pushed the stainless through its entire color spectrum: the hottest blues, rolling into deep purples, cooling off into gold. It was fire-as-paintbrush, and the result was a metal monstera leaf that changed mood depending on where you were standing.

I liked to think of these pieces as tropical with a twist, monstera leaves that will never wilt, fade, or demand you water them. And unlike the real ones, they won't take over your living room when you turn your back.

For something larger, see my Metal Monstera Leaf sculpture.

This Monstera Colorful Small sculpture is wall hanging, made entirely of stainless steel, colored using only heat patinas, and is safe to be kept outdoors!