About the Artists

Janet Costello and Heather Gottfried are 2 Nutty Artists. They met in 2006 at the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City, NY.  There they collaborated on various creative projects, discovering many  common interests regarding their art methods, mediums and processes.  

While doing  outdoor activities, Heather and Janet began noticing and collecting twisted, bent and rusted materials along the streets of Long Island, New York.  This inspired them to recycle by using these pieces in their art. They  started creating one-of-a-kind  metal sculptures from this found “street metal." 

To determine the direction of their sculptures, they begin by rummaging through the massive assortment of metal they have collected, looking for that “one piece” that becomes the key element in determining the direction for their next work.  As they go through the materials, they search for just the right combination of texture, shape and color (often they are surprised that just the "right piece" will show up when needed), to enhance the individual characteristics of the subject. Through a process similar to putting together a puzzle, things are arranged and rearranged  until they are satisfied with  the  composition. Finally, the design is connected by drilling, stitching with wire and/or bolting.

Janet and Heather enjoy the  opportunity to re-purpose discarded “treasures" and to help the environment.  Whether realistic or whimsical, their sculptures take on lives of their own and continue to inspire them.  They hope you enjoy them as much as they enjoy creating them