Malen Pierson is a contemporary sculptor and folk artist known for transforming discarded metal, vintage tools, farm equipment, and found objects into expressive, life-sized animal sculptures. With a remarkable ability to recognize artistic potential in overlooked materials, Pierson combines elements of history, craftsmanship, and imagination to create distinctive works of art.
Through his innovative welding and assemblage techniques, Pierson brings together an eclectic range of salvaged metals and antiquities, carefully cutting, welding, and assembling each component by hand. His sculptures depict horses, moose, goats, buffalo, herons, and other animals, capturing their character and movement through intricate compositions of metal and reclaimed objects.
Each sculpture is a one-of-a-kind creation, distinguished by its rich textures, unexpected details, and inventive use of materials. Pierson’s work celebrates the beauty of repurposing and the expressive possibilities of found objects, transforming discarded fragments into compelling sculptural forms.
Over the course of his career, Pierson has created and sold hundreds of sculptures, earning recognition among collectors throughout the United States and internationally. His work is held in notable private collections, including those of Robert Redford, Martha Stewart, Queen Latifah, and Johnny Depp, and is exhibited in galleries across the country.
Through his imaginative approach to metalwork and assemblage, Pierson gives new life to forgotten materials, creating sculptures that celebrate resourcefulness, craftsmanship, and the enduring connection between art and the natural world.
“Found objects find new life, becoming creatures of character, imagination, and spirit.”
