{"title":"Recycled Steel Oil Drum Art \u0026 Wall Sculptures","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in this collection begins as a discarded 55-gallon steel oil drum. In the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, master metalworkers flatten the steel, trace their designs in chalk, and work entirely by hand with chisels and hammers to create intricate wall sculptures and ornaments. No stamping, no machinery, no two pieces alike.\u003cbr\u003eCroix-des-Bouquets is the world center for Haitian metal art, and this collection is sourced directly through Casey Riddell’s fair trade cooperative, which has supported over 120 Haitian artists for more than 20 years.\u003cbr\u003eBrowse birds, nature motifs, holiday ornaments, and large wall pieces, all suitable for indoor or all-season outdoor display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hillstationashland.com\/blogs\/the-winding-track\/from-discarded-oil-drums-to-wall-art-the-metalworkers-of-croix-des-bouquets-haiti\" title=\"Learn more about the metalworkers of Haiti\"\u003eRead more about the metalworkers of Croix-des-Bouquets.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oil_drum_art","title":"Oil Drum Art - Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-hammered bird sculptures made from recycled 55-gallon steel oil drums by master metalworkers in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, the world center for Haitian metal art. Each piece is entirely handmade and one of a kind: no stamping, no machinery, no repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with flattening a discarded steel oil drum. The artist traces their bird design in chalk, with forms drawn from Haitian wildlife and nature, then works with chisels and hammers to cut, shape, and decorate the metal entirely by hand. Every feather, every detail, every contour and dot is stippled with a hammer and nail. When finished, many artists chisel their name into the piece itself.\u003cbr\u003eIn the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, the sound of hammer on chisel is constant; a working soundtrack to one of the Caribbean’s most vital craft traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is curated by Casey Riddell, who has worked directly with Haitian metal artists for over 20 years, supporting as many as 120 artists through fair trade relationships. Every purchase flows directly to the artist, their workshop, their apprentices, and their family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coated steel finish means these birds can be displayed indoors or mounted outside on a garden wall, barn, or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features birds. We have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hillstationashland.com\/products\/oil-drum-art\" title=\"More oil drum art from Haiti\"\u003emore Oil Drum art from Haiti separately listed.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Quail Covey is sold as a set of three: 10.5” x 7”, 8” x 6”, and 5.5” x 4”.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hillstationashland.com\/blogs\/the-winding-track\/from-discarded-oil-drums-to-wall-art-the-metalworkers-of-croix-des-bouquets-haiti\" title=\"Read more about the metalworkers of Croix-des-Bouquets \"\u003eRead more about the metalworkers of Croix-Des-Bouquets and their process.  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntricately handmade in Haiti.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hill Station","offers":[{"title":"Small Flock of Birds - Set of 5 | 6\" x 4\"","offer_id":41807641477271,"sku":"41477271","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Birds in Flight | 14\" x 14\"","offer_id":41807641313431,"sku":"41313431","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Birds in Frames - Set of 3 | 6\" x 8\"","offer_id":41807641411735,"sku":"41411735","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flock Flying Right - Set of 5 | 6\" x 4\"","offer_id":47323834679447,"sku":"34679447","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flock Flying Left - Set of 5 | 6\" x 4\"","offer_id":47323834712215,"sku":"34712215","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quail Covey - Set of 3","offer_id":47695947890839,"sku":"41608343","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/6230\/0055\/products\/FlockofBirdsSet5.jpg?v=1739799193"},{"product_id":"oil-drum-art","title":"Oil Drum Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-hammered wall sculptures made from recycled 55-gallon steel oil drums by master metalworkers in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, the world center for Haitian metal art. Each piece is entirely handmade and one of it’s kind: no stamping, no machinery, no repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with flattening a discarded steel oil drum. The artist traces their design in chalk, with motifs drawn from Haitian nature and culture, then works with chisels and hammers to cut, shape, and decorate the metal entirely by hand. Every leaf vein, every bead, every contour and dot is stippled with a hammer and nail. When finished, many artists chisel their name into the piece itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, the sound of hammer on chisel is constant; a working soundtrack to one of the Caribbean’s most vital craft traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is curated by Casey Riddell, who has worked directly with Haitian metal artists for over 20 years, supporting as many as 120 artists through fair trade relationships. Every purchase flows directly to the artist, their workshop, their apprentices, and their family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coated steel finish means these pieces can be displayed indoors or mounted outside on a garden wall, barn, or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also carry a separate collection of Haitian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hillstationashland.com\/products\/oil_drum_art\" title=\"Oil Drum Birds\"\u003eOil Drum Birds.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hillstationashland.com\/blogs\/the-winding-track\/from-discarded-oil-drums-to-wall-art-the-metalworkers-of-croix-des-bouquets-haiti\" title=\"Read more about the metalworkers of Croix-des-Bouquets \"\u003eRead more about the metalworkers of Croix-Des-Bouquets and their process.  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery centimeter, handmade in Haiti.​​​​​​​​\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hill Station","offers":[{"title":"Gray Whale | 24” x 12”","offer_id":46109376250007,"sku":"76250007","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Floral Heart | 11” x 10”","offer_id":46109376217239,"sku":"76217239","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Climbing the Wall | 5\" x 34\"","offer_id":44270148649111,"sku":"41542807","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted Tree Multi | 23\" Round","offer_id":44270148780183,"sku":"41739415","price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/6230\/0055\/files\/5f4c2383a2a32370f760e2d955c7fa4f989d474a24277641c5f711b8557e1e77.jpg?v=1775138375"},{"product_id":"fair-trade-bird-christmas-ornaments-handmade-in-haiti","title":"Bird Christmas Ornaments – Handmade in Haiti ","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-hammered bird ornaments made from recycled 55-gallon steel oil drums by master metalworkers in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, the world center for Haitian metal art. Each ornament is entirely handmade and one of a kind: no stamping, no machinery, no repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with flattening a discarded steel oil drum. The artist traces their bird design in chalk, then works with chisels and hammers to cut, shape, and decorate the metal entirely by hand. Every feather, every contour and dot is stippled with a hammer and nail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thin gold string is attached for hanging. When finished, many artists chisel their name into the piece itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, the sound of hammer on chisel is constant; a working soundtrack to one of the Caribbean’s most vital craft traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection of oil drum art we carry is curated by Casey Riddell, who has worked directly with Haitian metal artists for over 20 years, supporting as many as 120 artists through fair trade relationships. Every purchase flows directly to the artist, their workshop, their apprentices, and their family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and durable, these ornaments are as fitting on a holiday tree as they are displayed year-round on a wall or windowsill.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece measures approximately 5\" x 2“.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hillstationashland.com\/blogs\/the-winding-track\/from-discarded-oil-drums-to-wall-art-the-metalworkers-of-croix-des-bouquets-haiti\" title=\"Read more about the metalworkers of Croix-des-Bouquets \"\u003eRead more about the metalworkers of Croix-Des-Bouquets and their process.  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Haiti. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hill Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46226381570199,"sku":"SETbird","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/6230\/0055\/files\/2a259fca4fd49cd0e8e1612da944451f7dbd5afcc6c2896a1bd980e283c95a82.jpg?v=1761658839"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/6230\/0055\/collections\/IMG-9483.jpg?v=1776652461","url":"https:\/\/hillstationashland.com\/collections\/recycled-steel-oil-drum-art-wall-sculptures.oembed","provider":"Hill Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}