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About Stephen Kishel

At 7 years old, Stephen made his very first metal sculpture, and from then on, his path was set - he wanted to express himself through metal. And that's exactly what he did.

Stephen has created thousands of sculptures, mobiles and wall art from metal throughout his career. His works are featured in various galleries, as well as ornamenting public libraries, university campuses, hospitals and governmental buildings.

When Stephen moved from Indiana to Bluffton, SC, he founded Palmetto Oaks Sculpture Garden, which has turned into a beautiful and unique outdoor gallery that welcomes visitors from all over the world.

The Sculptures

You can find Stephen Kishel's sculpture in 20 states in the US and 13 countries. His works range from small table decorations to giant public installations for hospitals, universities and governmental buildings.

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Buying or comissioning a sculpture

All sculptures can be shipped to your location. Prices are available by request. Stephen Kishel can also create a comissioned sculpture for your home, business, or for you to donate to your local Museum of Art.

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Palmetto Oaks Sculpture Garden

Palmetto Oaks Sculpture Garden is located in Bluffton, SC, and is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays.

The sculpture garden consists of a huge collection of colorful and abstract metal sculptures, all made by Stephen Kishel himself.

We warmly welcome you to come visit us and find inspiration in this unique outdoor gallery on the South Carolina coast.

See how a sculpture is made

In this video you will see how a sculpture is made, from selecting materials to shaping and welding.

Feel free to subscribe to our YouTube channel to see virtual tours of the garden, how sculptures are made, and much more.

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