Beijing-born Ren Zhe, 40, who graduated from the Tsinghua University’s Academy of Fine Arts Sculpture Department with bachelor’s and master’s degrees, is best known for his stainless-steel warrior sculptures. His work is full of elements of Chinese culture. Through his understanding of Western sculpture, the artist has pushed traditional Chinese sculpture to a new height and has been leading a new generation of Chinese artists.

Ren Zhe's steel artworks are created through a process known as metal fabrication, which involves casting, welding, and shaping metal into the desired form. Ren Zhe works with a variety of metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze, and uses a combination of traditional hand tools and modern machinery to create his pieces. Metal fabrication requires a great deal of skill and precision.

Sculptor Ren Zhe's stainless steel sculpture in fabrication in Sino Sculpture's Tianjin Foundry
 

The process of casting stainless steel statue figures is a complex one and requires a great deal of skill and expertise, including:

Design: The first step in creating a stainless steel statue figure is to design the sculpture. This may involve creating a clay or wax model or working with computer-aided design (CAD) software to create a virtual model.

Casting: Once the design is complete, the next step is to cast the sculpture in stainless steel. This involves creating a mold of the sculpture and pouring molten stainless steel into the mold.

Welding: After the sculpture has been cast, it may be necessary to weld different pieces of the sculpture together to create the final form.

Finishing: The final step in creating a stainless steel statue figure is to finish and polish the sculpture. This may involve sanding, grinding, and polishing the surface of the sculpture to create a smooth and reflective surface.

It's worth noting that this is a simplified overview of the process, and there are many other steps and considerations involved in creating a high-quality stainless steel sculpture figure like those created by Ren Zhe. If you're interested in commissioning a stainless steel sculpture figure, it's important to work with a skilled and experienced manufacturer just as Sino Sculpture Group Limited Company who can guide you through the process and ensure that your vision is brought to life.

Ren Zhe steel sculpture in fabrication in Sino foundry