Tim Church Church built on his knack for chemistry and his proven abilities in medical research to explore new artistic processes that he developed, eventually leading to the discovery of his own aesthetic. The extraordinary range of organic forms, colors, shapes, and contours testifies to his instincts and ability as the founder of a genre in its infancy.“I’ve tried everything I can conceive of—every chemical process, every environment, every approach to working with copper. I continue to push the materials to their limits. If someone wants to try to replicate my work—good freakin’ luck. I’m a scientist who has put an enormous amount of effort, chemistry, and research into this artistic process.”Born in Salinas, California, Tim first gained experience working with metal as a teenager in produce packing houses. During his college years, he expanded his skills in metal work as a part-time machinist for a biomechanical research laboratory. While pursuing a medical degree at Tulane, Tim discovered the New Orleans art scene. Living in the French Quarter, he saw various copper sculptures and fountains, and began to develop a love for the different colorations and dimensionality of copper. Thus he began his appreciation for turning copper into works of art, beginning with his own fountains and sculptures. ​In 2012, Church started to shift away from sculpture to wall art. It was then that he dedicated himself to what he calls “extreme copper experimentation,” a decision that ultimately led to the work you see today.His work ethic and materials-mastery mean that his aesthetic sensibilities continue to evolve as he incorporates ongoing research with breakthroughs in the sciences. The results tell the story of his success — the richest textures, colors, and effects in copper found in the art world today, and a level of work unachieved by any others. The art world is taking notice that his creative process is hard to emulate, his artwork rare and unique, and for most collectors, something they have never seen before.