STEMPKA DESIGNS

Adam Stempka is a sculptor based in Erie, Pennsylvania. A fourth-generation welder, he grew up in a family of metalworkers, learning the trade alongside his grandfather. Years of industrial welding gave him a practical understanding of metal—and the foundation to explore its possibilities as an artist.

 

He began making sculptures from scrap steel in his garage. Today, with more than 25 years of experience working with metal, Adam creates commissioned sculptures for public spaces, businesses, and private collectors through Stempka Designs.

 

Working in steel, copper, brass, and reclaimed industrial material, he uses line, form, and open space to give his sculptures a sense of movement. His family’s craftsmanship remains a part of every piece.