Artwork of Steven Yankowski

A slender silver sculpture rising over six feet tall, Pride captures the strength and poise of self-assurance through fluid, interwoven curves. The polished metal arcs upward, symbolizing both resilience and the quiet confidence of standing tall in one’s own shape and space. 

Ride captures the joy and simplicity of motion — the looping curves forming both rider and wheels in one continuous line. The metallic purple finish brings energy and spirit, evoking the freedom of wind and open roads in minimalist form. 

The elegant arcs of Soar trace the silhouette of a bird in motion, embodying the beauty of lift and glide. Crafted from steel yet seemingly weightless, it reminds us that freedom often takes form in simplicity. 

In Flight captures a moment of effortless motion suspended in time. A single bird form arcs through a circular frame, its wings outstretched in quiet confidence. The contrast of oxidized steel and open space gives the sculpture both weight and air — a meditation on freedom held in balance.

The elegant arcs of Wingspan trace the silhouette of a bird in motion, embodying the beauty of lift and glide. Crafted from steel yet seemingly weightless, it reminds us that freedom often takes form in simplicity. 

Lovers captures the essence of connection — two forms rising from a shared heart, their lines entwined yet distinct. The sculpture’s gentle curves suggest intimacy and balance, embodying love not as stillness, but as movement in harmony. 

Poised between stillness and movement, Anticipation embodies the energy of what’s about to happen. The grounded steel base anchors a burst of slender rods that lean forward as if drawn by momentum, while the sweeping arc binds their tension into harmony — a moment suspended between restraint and release.

Suspended between ascent and descent, Purgatory embodies the tension of transition. A single steel ribbon spirals around a dark orb, evoking both gravity and grace — a meditation on stillness within motion, and balance within uncertainty.  

Standing over 3-4 feet tall, Stress commands space with both weight and edge. The steel form rises in a sharp, uneven ascent — one side polished and defined, the other raw and fractured. The contrast between precision and rupture gives the sculpture its name and its power: a visual embodiment of internal tension made physical. Substantial in size and presence, Stress feels alive with pressure — grounded yet perpetually straining upward. 

At nearly four feet across, Eclipse commands attention with its sweeping metal arc and luminous glass core. Rust-toned steel curves around a swirl of blues, teals, and silvers, evoking the moment when light and shadow meet. The piece balances strength and serenity — industrial form embracing cosmic color — a reminder that even in darkness, light persists. 

A single bird in flight rests within a circle of rusted steel, suspended above a jagged horizon. Repose captures the stillness found in motion — a moment of balance between ascent and rest. The natural oxidation of the metal gives it warmth and depth, echoing both earth and sky. With its grounded presence and tranquil form, this piece feels timeless, contemplative, and alive with quiet energy. 

Perched on natural driftwood bases, these companion sculptures rise in mirrored arcs — a pair of long-limbed forms that echo the poised stance of herons or cranes. Grace captures quiet movement through restraint, the suggestion of life conveyed in line and balance. The slender steel curves and cascading feathered elements evoke both stillness and fluidity — a moment of calm suspended in form. 

Like a note held in the air, Reverb carries energy long after it’s seen. Its spiraling loops seem to pulse with motion, casting rhythmic shadows that shift through the day. Both modern and organic, it embodies the lasting echo of artistry. Approx 4ft tall.

A ribbon of green steel spirals upward in graceful motion, balanced between structure and spontaneity. Vitality embodies energy held in form — the pulse of movement captured mid-flow. The subtle color and tension of the suspended spring lend it a living presence, as if it’s quietly drawing breath. 

Graceful and unbound, Tandem portrays the effortless rhythm of two forms in harmony. Each seems to lift the other, joined in perpetual flight within the circle that holds them both. A quiet reflection on companionship, balance, and freedom shared.  

Floating in open air, Hypnosis invites the viewer into its orbit. The spiraling violet steel curves inward in perfect rhythm, creating a mesmerizing sense of motion and depth. Its simple form belies the complexity of its effect — quiet, magnetic, and impossible to look away from. 

Rising eight feet tall, Poise captures motion at its most graceful — a gesture of balance, strength, and control. The elongated curves twist upward like a figure caught mid-spin, radiating energy through stillness. Its purple arcs taper to a single point, embodying elegance refined to its purest form.  

Echo transforms with the light. Its curved steel form seems solitary at first, but its shadow reveals two figures intertwined — a reflection of connection, memory, and time. The piece reminds us that love and presence extend beyond the physical, existing in the echoes we leave behind. 

Like a celestial body streaking through the sky, Comet radiates motion and light. The steel rods trail behind a sharp, angular form that seems to pierce through its circular frame. It captures both the speed of flight and the quiet awe left in its wake. 

Forged in 1979, Apex stands as one of Steven Yankowski’s earliest and most commanding explorations of form and motion. Rising in a series of intersecting planes, the sculpture captures the instant where force narrows into focus — the culmination of movement, energy, and intent. Its sharply defined geometry evokes both flight and precision, anchoring ambition in solid steel.

This is a work that embodies momentum realized — the peak of control meeting the edge of release. Both timeless and elemental, Apex invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of direction, and the stillness that exists at the height of motion.

Glide captures the moment between motion and rest — the stillness that carries movement forward. The sculpture’s organic contours and sweeping ascent evoke the quiet grace of a body in flight, suspended effortlessly in balance. 

Sentinel captures the strength within stillness. The broad wings and grounded form suggest not flight, but watchfulness — the quiet vigilance that comes from presence and permanence. Weathered and raw, it stands as both protector and observer, an emblem of resilience in repose. 

Celebration captures the joy of movement and connection. Three steel figures — in red, blue, and gold — rise together in a shared moment of uplift, each distinct yet united in form and spirit. Radiant and full of life, the set embodies the simple power of harmony expressed through motion. 

A rustic steel fish form, weathered naturally over time. Catch is a little nod to Wisconsin lake culture — simple, nostalgic, and quietly charming. A perfect accent for cabin walls, lake houses, or anglers who appreciate handcrafted metalwork with personality. Maybe the most "Steve" piece in the collection

Graceful and understated, Nurture captures the timeless bond between protector and protected. A single ribbon of steel rises and curves inward, forming a gesture of quiet embrace — strength softening into care. The piece embodies connection without detail, emotion without ornament. 

A companion in spirit to Nurture, Embrace expands the gesture of care into openness. Its sweeping lines rise and curve outward, forming a figure that feels both grounded and welcoming — a moment of warmth captured in motion. Minimal yet deeply human, the sculpture evokes compassion and connection, expressed through a single, continuous form.

Speed captures the feeling of movement. The energy experienced racing down flowing slopes. A pair perfectly in tune with another and with the earth beneath them. Sold as a pair.

“Ascend” feels like the moment spirit lifts — the upward movement of becoming. The lines narrow toward the sky then open again near the crown, creating a form that feels lifted, weightless, striving. This piece embodies progression, growth, and elevation — not just movement upward, but movement toward something greater

A slender figure rising toward something just beyond touch — “Aspire” captures the quiet determination of forward motion. This piece lives in the space between effort and becoming, a reminder that aspiration itself is a form of belief. 

A playful spiral of motion and curiosity, “Whimsy” shows the beauty of line for line’s sake. Light, fluid, and full of personality — this smaller-scale work brings the spontaneity of Steven’s imagination into any space. 

A powerful arc that pulls inward before driving upward — “Momentum” captures the tension between restraint and release. Weathered and bold, this piece feels alive in motion, as if energy is collecting at the center and preparing to surge forward again. . 

A suspended circle in perfect balance — this hanging piece captures the quiet peace found when everything slows and the world narrows into a single moment. A soft, meditative presence that invites calm into any space. 

This piece captures the raw impulse to move forward — the moment instinct becomes motion. Neither hesitant nor uncertain, Drive represents the fierce momentum behind purpose, ambition, and pursuit. A striking contrast to his gentler avian forms, this work shows a different side of flight: urgency.  

A minimalist study in contrast — sharp geometry interrupted by an organic break. Faultline reflects those subtle fractures beneath the surface that shape us more than the visible form ever reveals. 

A slender rising form suggesting the very first flicker of inspiration — that moment potential becomes motion. Kindle is a quiet reminder that even the smallest spark can become something powerful over time. 

A joyful figure mid-movement — a single moment of motion translated into steel. Dance brings a sense of play, rhythm, and celebration into any space, capturing that feeling where the body moves before the mind even catches up. The piece is currently placed loosely in its base.