About US
Modern Art Creations
At Modern Art Creations, we celebrate artistic excellence, cultural identity, and innovation. Our gallery brings together metal sculpture and contemporary visual works, connecting creativity with sustainability and vision.
- Sustainability
- Artistic integrity
- Technical innovation
- Collaboration
- Aesthetic excellence
Our Team
The strength of Modern Art Creations lies in the expertise and dedication of its members. This section introduces the professionals behind both the gallery and Tampa Mobile Welding, whose combined skills in art, fabrication, and design ensure the highest standards of excellence.
Kostyantyn Fedorenko
Founder & Executive Director of Operations
Christian Stefko
Co-founder & Director of Fabrication
Felipe Lopez
Director of Art
Serhii Kraitor
Fabrication & Workshop Lead
Roman Korenyuk
Technical Drafting & Design
Modern Art Creations
Everything you need to know about us
Who We Are
Modern Art Creations is a contemporary art gallery specialized in metal sculptures and high-value visual works.
We are dedicated to presenting unique pieces that combine technique, creativity, and strong aesthetic precision. More than a traditional gallery, we are a curatorial platform that connects collectors, art lovers, and design professionals with works that stand out for their character, originality, and long-term projection.
Our artistic and administrative team works with high standards of quality to ensure that each exhibited work reflects conceptual depth, excellence in execution, and real potential for appreciation.
We address a demanding audience that values art not only for its visual beauty but also for its ability to generate conversation, identity, and legacy.
Vision
To become the most outstanding contemporary art gallery at a national level, recognized for the aesthetic and technical quality of our sculptures and visual works. We aspire to position ourselves as a reference for collectors, institutions, and art professionals seeking pieces with identity, character, and lasting value, combining creativity, professionalism, and awareness of the world we live in.
Mission
To offer an exceptional art portfolio that combines creativity, visual presence, and professional responsibility, connecting collectors and institutions with works that embody technical identity and a commitment to quality. Our mission is to promote the appreciation of contemporary art as a cultural and heritage asset, supporting artists, strengthening the art market, and generating meaningful experiences for the public.
History
Modern Art Creations was founded in Tampa, Florida, as a collaboration between artists and fabricators who sought to bridge industrial precision with contemporary art. Emerging from the technical expertise of Tampa Mobile Welding, the gallery was conceived as a platform to present metal sculpture and visual works at a professional and curatorial level.
From its beginnings, the initiative combined a foundation in fabrication with a vision for cultural presence. The integration of artistic direction and industrial knowledge allowed the gallery to evolve beyond a workshop into a dedicated exhibition space, designed to meet museum-level standards.
Today, Modern Art Creations represents both a gallery and a curatorial platform. Its work focuses on contemporary sculpture created from recycled and new metals, complemented by painting and other visual disciplines. The gallery operates with a mission to highlight originality, sustainability, and artistic excellence, positioning itself within the broader dialogue of contemporary art while remaining rooted in craftsmanship and innovation.
Sustainability Mission
Sustainability is not a peripheral concept at Modern Art Creations; it is the foundation upon which our artistic and institutional identity is built. Our mission is to integrate sustainability into every stage of creation, presentation, and dialogue, positioning art not only as an aesthetic practice but as a transformative cultural and ecological force.
Theoretical Foundations
From a philosophical perspective, sustainability in art represents a redefinition of value. Instead of considering materials as disposable, we treat them as carriers of memory, energy, and history. In this view, each element — whether a fragment of steel, a discarded tool, or an industrial remnant — embodies a lineage of human activity and natural transformation. To reclaim and reimagine these materials is to participate in a dialogue with both history and future generations.
Technical & Engineering Approach
Our work is grounded in advanced technical methodologies. Sculptures are developed with an engineering mindset, balancing structural integrity, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability. Processes such as powder coating, galvanization, and precision welding are integrated with artistic vision to ensure that each piece not only communicates meaning but also endures as a material artifact. Sustainability here is not a metaphor but a measurable practice: we analyze life cycles, optimize resource consumption, and document the traceability of materials.
Historical Context
The history of art is intertwined with the history of materials. From the bronze sculptures of antiquity to the iron works of the Industrial Revolution, humanity has always reshaped matter to reflect cultural identity. Modern Art Creations situates itself within this continuum, but with a conscious divergence: instead of extracting endlessly from the earth, we reframe what has already been produced. Our sculptures are not only aesthetic objects but also commentaries on cycles of consumption, accumulation, and renewal.
Scientific & Environmental Dimension
Our approach aligns with ecological science and principles of circular economy. By reclaiming metals, we reduce energy demand, minimize emissions linked to primary extraction, and divert materials from landfills. We collaborate with experts in metallurgy, coatings, and environmental engineering to ensure that our practices meet or exceed industrial benchmarks for sustainability. Each artwork becomes a case study in applied material science — a demonstration that artistic excellence and ecological responsibility are not opposites, but allies.
Spiritual & Cultural Resonance
Beyond the technical, sustainability for us is also spiritual. Every material carries a vibration of its past: a chain once used in machinery, a fragment of an automobile, a discarded utensil. In transforming these remnants into sculptures, we recontextualize their identity, giving them new life as carriers of cultural memory. This process echoes ancestral traditions of honoring the earth and recognizing that nothing is truly waste, only matter awaiting rebirth.
Analytical & Methodological Practices
Sustainability is embedded through systematic practices:
- - Material Auditing: Cataloguing sources and histories of metals used.
- - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Evaluating environmental impact from sourcing to final exhibition.
- - Process Optimization: Reducing energy use in welding, cutting, and finishing.
- - Documentation & Transparency: Ensuring traceability for collectors and institutions.
- - Continuous Research: Engaging with scientific and curatorial literature on material culture and sustainability.
Professional & Institutional Commitment
Modern Art Creations positions itself not only as a gallery but as a curatorial research platform. Sustainability is integrated into our institutional policies, collector guidance, and educational initiatives. We advocate for art that contributes to the cultural economy while respecting ecological thresholds, creating a framework where each sculpture functions as both artwork and manifesto.
Conclusion
Our Sustainability Mission transcends a single dimension. It is at once technical, artistic, cultural, and spiritual. It is rooted in metallurgy and material science, while also engaging with philosophy, history, and curatorial practice. In this convergence lies our identity: a gallery that is not only a space for art, but a living laboratory of transformation, resilience, and ecological responsibility.