Every so often, a piece comes together that feels alive before the welds have even cooled. Junkyard Dog was one of those builds. Built entirely from reclaimed steel — chains, wrenches, gears, and...
Standing in front of Granby Junior–Senior High School, Astralis greets students and visitors with a form that feels both grounded and celestial. Crafted from an old propane tank, this large-scale...
By Donald Longley, Hercworx Studios At Lake Wallace in Belchertown, Massachusetts, a tall, graceful heron now stands watch over the water’s edge. Crafted entirely from reclaimed steel, the Blue Heron...
Finished and installed at Chestnut Hill SquareBy Donald Longley After weeks of shaping, welding, and sanding, the Mayflower sculpture is now complete — and installed at Chestnut Hill Square, thanks to...
Welding, Painting, and Bringing Public Art Back to Life in Western Massachusetts In a world of digital checkouts and e-books, there’s still something wonderfully old-school about returning a library...
A recognizable fixture in Belchertown is coming down—but not disappearing. The old radio tower behind the Belchertown Police Department, once used for emergency communication, is being carefully...
At Hercworx, I love turning junk into something meaningful—and for a while now, I’ve had a rainbow trout sculpture on my list. After finally carving out some time between other builds, I decided to...
At Hercworx, we love a good challenge—and today’s project was definitely a first! In this build, I created a scrap metal sculpture of a Labrador or Golden Retriever-style dog. Using nothing but...
From Salvage to Sculpture: The Start of the Build What do you get when you combine a pile of scrap metal, a vision, and a few long days in a small shop? A handcrafted camera sculpture, built entirely...