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The magic of wire sculpture is that it turns a simple drawing into a real, three-dimensional piece. With just a few basic materials, I bring lines to life, creating sculptures that feel full of movement and expression.

I always start by sketching the design, deciding where the wire should begin and end. Since my sculptures are often made from a single line, I carefully plan each step. If the design is complex, I break it into smaller parts and later connect them into one complete piece. My tools are simple — just pliers and different sizes of wire. In the final step, I add paint and polish to give the sculpture a smooth, shiny finish.

My work is about finding beauty in simplicity. A single wire, when shaped the right way, can tell a story or capture a feeling. I like to show how something strong, like metal, can also look soft and flowing.

Through my art, I want people to see how simple materials can be transformed into something creative and full of life.

Khaled Hamdan is a UD graduate student pursuing a master’s in civil engineering.

A version of this article appears in print in the Spring 2025 University of Dayton Magazine, Page 61. EXPLORE THE ISSUE — MORE ONLINE