Tom De Hoog is an emerging artist and sculptor working from his studio in the hills above Woodside. There he is applying his own approach to the concept of metal sculpture outside of the more mainstream metal art community. 

His use of the weave as a central focus allows his viewer something visually familiar, recognizable. He combines layers of color and texture within each artistic endeavor, to add shadow and weight, and to satisfy on a deeper level. The work’s attraction becomes more apparent over time because of his use of unusual materials, and the way he handles the contours, finishes and patinas. 

His work involves a great deal of physical labor and many pieces are time consuming and even exhausting. Tom believes that this energy transfer to the art is visually felt by the viewer. This clear use of directly applied hands-on force adds to the unique quality of each piece. 

"Time and energy are used in great quantity whenever you are working on a concept for the first time. You are engineering this and tinkering with that, experimenting and hoping your creative skill and intuition will succeed. Sometimes you are unaware of your success until you are finished and you have time to reflect."

"I am driven to use what I learn to explore and create new, exciting and ever more intense ideas in sculpture. I hope to continue to be innovative and diversified within the framework of wall mounted and freestanding three-dimensional metal art."

Tom De Hoog
'Metalweaver'