TOMAS OCH DESIGNS
Our brains are like bonsai trees, growing around our private versions of reality. Sloane Crosley
TOMAS STORY
About Us
Hi, I’m Tomas Och, a self-taught artist with studio space in west Denver, CO. I am a lifelong artist focusing on understanding how the human mind interprets what it sees with the eyes. The experience of seeing, after all, is really just a thought.
These bonsai and firepits represent a portion of my metalwork within a larger artistic portfolio. I enjoy fashioning metal sculptures to have several potential Interpretations, appropriate Mathematical proportions, and Style consistent with our shared, unconscious rules of Beauty.
One goal is to make these sculptures interesting to see every day.
Personally, what captivates me in these metal décor pieces is that the wooden looking branches and trunk will slowly corrode to an even deep rust color. The copper leaves will continue to patina to a smooth mint color across the next thirty years. Just as we age, so too these trees will age.
-Tomas Och
What I do
Tomas works closely with clients to comprehend their goals and preferences. He is open to collaboration with architects and charitable foundations to discuss projects of any scale. He provides individualized, original solutions and meticulous attention to detail to make unique projects a reality. His custom metal art can speak to many different concepts, motifs and themes. I will work with you to design, budget, and install all of these pieces.
Tomas Experience
Installations
Tomas Och can work with your budget to complete the entire installation of each piece personally, from start to finish, working within any local and physical constraints. In most cases, the sculptures need no maintenance, but annual or on-call service agreements are also available if Mother Nature does any damage. Most pieces take between three and six months to complete, once initiated, depending on work load. There may be a backlog of commissioned pieces, so reach out early if you are considering a piece. Travel expenses may apply.
Each sculpture is housed in a tray. The tray media can be any landscape material (stones, broken glass, mulch, seashells, or glass beads) to match the surroundings. The trays for each bonsai can be mounted at various heights or on different materials: a simple metal stand, on top of a stump, clinging to a rock, window sill, or wall-mounted. The mounting design is included in the design process.
Presenting Metal Bonsai
These exquisite metal sculptures, created by a Denver-based Bonsai artist Tomas Och, are delicate, colorful, and made with steel and copper.
They require no maintenance when kept outdoors, allowing the metal to rust naturally, crafting a viewing experience spread over the years and decades to come.
Tomas Och, an accomplished artist with hundreds of original artwork and commissioned pieces to his credit, is creating local and regional buzz. His work is on display at several locations and a few states.
Health and well-being are restored when one focuses on balance. These sculptures offer a chance to pause and think about finding balance or rebalancing when installed in a healing garden or backyard.
Tom has drawn inspiration for these metal bonsai from nature. He designs them it to simulate real-life bonsai. People who have sat with these metal bonsai, say it promotes tranquility and restoration.
Stay tuned and check back to see more of his most recent work.
Pricing
I will work within your identified budget to deliver a piece that exceeds your expectations. Pricing depends on size, materials, complexity, and other factors. Most smaller pieces under three feet range in price from $5,000-$10,000. Larger from $10,000 to $17,000. Larger commissioned pieces are encouraged. A fifty percent deposit is required to initiate the work.
Tomas Och donates sculptures to non-profit and healing organizations for fund-raising and other foundation development. Please reach out if you have an organization that may benefit from a sculpture by Tomas Och to discuss.
My projects
My Latest Projects
Metal Bonsai Trees
Metal Fire Pits
Healing Gardens
Memorials
Residential Installs
Our Commitment
Committed To Delivering High Quality Projects
No matter the project, Tomas Och aims to deliver the most complete, careful, and long-lasting sculpture possible. In most cases, the sculpture will last 30-50 years outdoors. I will work with you to determine the correct materials and structure to insure this level of quality.
I am available for annual or on-call inspections and tune-ups for sculptures with moving parts to ensure a viewer experience at the highest level for decades to come.
LETS COLLABORATE
I love hearing your ideas for metal bonsai, propane and metal fire pits, or any other art idea. Please reach out to share your thoughts, questions, and comments. Let’s collaborate to create a one-of-a-kind piece that can be enjoyed for decades.