Iron, Basalt

47x29x21cm

"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

- Neil Armstrong

Those words, spoken as Armstrong took his historic step onto the Moon, would forever resonate with humanity, a testament to our courage and capacity for exploration. It's a blend of anticipation, wonder, and the extraordinary. I tried to ensure conveyed the sense of awe that must have filled Armstrong's heart as he descended the ladder of the lunar module. As I meticulously crafted "Astronaut" in my studio, I felt a profound sense of reverence for the momentous occasion it would soon represent. Every curve of the wire, was a labor of love dedicated to paying tribute to Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission. I had captured not only Armstrong's legacy but also the essence of human determination and our ceaseless quest for discovery.