Miya Ando "Lumina Cube Red on Red", 2011, hand-dyed matte solid aluminum block, 2-1/2 x2-1/2 x2-1/2"

Installation view

As the granddaughter of a sword maker Miya Ando was introduced to the art of working with steel at a young age. Her technique is unique, time consuming and demands precision. Here is a short video for the David Lynch Foundation about Miya Ando's work, let me know what you think.

Miya Ando Artist Profile for David Lynch Foundation from miya ando on Vimeo.

 On October 1, 2012 Miya Ando was named a finalist for the German Bloom Award see her piece here.