Michael Herold

Monumental Sculpture Fabricated at Scale.

Form, structure, and presence for large-scale environments and landmark settings.

Designed to shape space, command attention, and define place.

Built for legacy.

Studio Works

Works developed in the studio, exploring form, structure, and presence across a range of scales.

Turquoise metal sculpture composed of circular discs and slender supports arranged vertically, creating a balanced, airy structure with a sense of movement. By Michael Herold.

Edge of Balance

A vertical arrangement of circular elements and slender supports creates a light, rhythmic structure that feels both balanced and in motion. The offset discs introduce subtle asymmetry, giving the piece a sense of suspension and flow. 

Red metal sculpture composed of stacked, angled rectangular forms rising vertically on a base, creating a dynamic, figure-like structure. By Michael Herold.

The Librarian

A vertical sequence of tilted rectangular forms stacks upward in a precarious, balanced rhythm. The shifting angles create a sense of motion and tension, suggesting a figure caught between order and instability.

Blue metal sculpture composed of stacked curved cylindrical sections arranged vertically on a rectangular base.

The Pose

Curved cylindrical sections are arranged in a vertical progression, creating a rhythmic, stacked composition. The repetition of form emphasizes structure and balance within a clean, industrial language.

Red metal sculpture composed of curved cylindrical segments arranged in a tilted vertical structure on a three-part base.

On Tilt

Curved cylindrical sections are arranged in a shifting vertical composition, introducing a sense of imbalance and motion. The structure appears to tilt and rotate as it rises, contrasting stability with dynamic movement.

Curved copper-toned tubular sculpture rising in an S-shape, anchored to a circular base with a ring element and small sphere, featuring chain details along the structure. Michael Herold.

Charmer

A sweeping tubular form rises in a controlled, rhythmic curve, anchored by a circular base and intersecting ring. Subtle chain details and a suspended sphere introduce tension and balance within an otherwise fluid structure.

Vertical metal sculpture featuring two circular rings stacked along a central axis with textured connectors, topped by a curved element and small sphere on a base. By Michael Herold.

The Sentry

A vertical composition of stacked rings and textured forms establishes a clear axis, rising toward a crowned top element. The interplay of open circles and solid mass creates a measured balance between weight and space.

Form and Structure

Works focused on balance, proportion, and structural clarity across a range of scales.

Metal sculpture from the Cone Series featuring a conical base, central sphere, and multiple upward curving elements ending in circular and oval forms.

Cone Series No. 9

A conical base supports a central sphere from which multiple curved elements extend upward, each terminating in distinct forms. The composition introduces branching movement and layered balance within a controlled geometric framework.

Metal sculpture from the Cone Series featuring a conical base, a spherical element, and a crescent-shaped form balanced vertically in a polished finish.

Cone Series No. 3

A polished conical base supports a spherical element and a crescent form, creating a precise vertical composition of balanced geometry. The contrast between smooth curvature and textured surface detail introduces subtle variation within a controlled, minimal structure.

Gold metal sculpture composed of connected rectangular segments forming a curved, leaning structure on a circular base.

Sidewinder

A sequence of connected rectangular forms arcs upward in a controlled, shifting curve. The segmented structure introduces rhythm and tension, giving the piece a sense of motion and directional flow.

Blue metal sculpture with a vertical base and two upward angled arms ending in triangular shapes, with circular elements below a central disc. By Michael Herold.

Curious

A vertical form rises from a central base, extending into two upward-reaching elements that suggest alertness and response. The combination of circular and linear components creates a playful yet structured composition with a strong sense of gesture.

Black metal sculpture composed of stacked threaded rods, plates, and a central sphere, topped with a curved horizontal element, forming a symmetrical vertical structure. By Michael Herold.

The Keeper

A vertically stacked assembly of threaded columns, plates, and a central sphere builds upward in measured increments. The curved top element introduces a subtle shift in balance, giving the structure a poised, almost ceremonial presence.

Metal sculpture featuring a vertical arrangement of staggered rectangular elements rising upward along a central rod, topped with a sphere on a circular base. By Michael Herold.

Assent

A vertical structure of staggered rectangular elements builds upward in a stepped progression, culminating in a spherical form. The composition emphasizes ascent and direction, with repetition creating rhythm and visual momentum.

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Explore the studio through project development, sculptural range, architectural integration, and site-responsive design.

Commission & Acquisition

Commissions ▸

Site-specific sculpture developed for private estates, civic environments, and commercial destinations.

Private Commissions ▸

Original works developed for collectors, private residences, estates, and architecturally significant spaces.

Studio Collection ▸

Curated studio works available for acquisition and private placement.

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Project Dev​elopment

Project Development ▸

Strategic concepts, site proposals, and sculptural systems developed for landmark environments.

Monumental Development ▸

From refined studio works to monumental sculpture developed for architectural scale.

Process ▸

A structured path from concept development through fabrication and installation.

Fabrication Network ▸

A trusted network of fabrication partners supporting complex, large-scale execution.

Architectural Development

Sculptural Residences ▸

Residential environments developed as sculptural statements at monumental architectural scale.

Residential Project Development ▸

Detailed planning, collaboration, and multidisciplinary project development.

Hospitality Project Development ▸

Destination hospitality concepts designed for guest experience, visibility, and long-term value.

Sculptural ADU ▸

Sculptural living concepts developed for private residential environments.

Design Languages

Sculptural Range ▸

Commissionable design languages demonstrating range, authorship, and scalable form.

Cone Series ▸

Sculptural studies developed for scaling, adaptation, and site-specific installation.

Sisters Series ▸

Figurative sculptural studies developed for public, private, and destination environments.

Studio

Behind the Work ▸

Background, philosophy, leadership, and the evolution behind the work.