ABSTRACTIONS OF METAL
The Art of Dustin Miller
By Aaron R. Fodiman
98 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MARCH/APRIL 2018
ART
Tampa Bay’s Dustin Miller
creates artwork by combining
his skills with metals, paint and
graphic design to produce metal
sculptures that are often inspired by
the elements of earth, fire, water and
air. These dynamic works have fresh
modern designs that vary as you change
your viewing angle. He works with
metals because of their durability and
endless possibilities. Dustin coats his
aluminum and stainless steel creations
with vibrant colors that can endure the
outside environment, even though much
of his work can be displayed inside as
well. He prides himself on his ability to
design items in a large range of sizes,
styles, colors and forms.
Many of the artist’s custom pieces
are commissioned by clients who
are architects, interior designers and
homeowners. Dustin enjoys bringing
his own visions to life for those who
wish to purchase them. These stunning
sculptures can make grand statements,
or simply be evocative of the feeling that
one gets when viewing something new
and different.
Dustin has several pieces at the
Hilton Universal Studios in Hollywood,
California, in addition to other major
locations that display art as part of their
mission. His work has also been shown
and sold at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Dustin’s sculpture was part of a 1st
place HGTV Outdoor Award-Winning
Design in the Water, Water Everywhere
Category of the 2016 HGTV Ultimate
Outdoor Awards for a Tampa home
that had its exterior space designed
by Ryan Hughes Design. His durable,
but flexible icons are built to withstand
outdoor exposure and to attract the eye
of those passing by. To contact Dustin,
visit abstractmetaldesign.com. 9
Duality was created by Tampa
Bay’s Dustin Miller for a gated
community in St. Petersburg.