Heather and John Zondervan

It began long ago when John gave Heather a welder for a birthday present. What started out as a hobby, quickly grew into a passion, then into a way of life. Fast forward more than 25 years to today, this husband and wife team are still going strong. 

The original experimentation with scrap metal has blossomed into a broad collection of metal art. From indoor wall decor and functional art to outdoor garden accents and sculpture to fine stainless steel jewellery and luxury serving utensils. Add in some custom wood and steel furniture and you have Metallic Evolution!

We make everything at our studio on the family farm in southwest Ontario. Our backgrounds in custom wood cabinets and costume design have served us well in developing the design and practical skills needed to create in this medium. Both of us are “tool junkies” and have kitted out our workshop with a wide variety of metal and woodworking equipment. This has allowed us to continue to expand the scope and style of work we do. From large, custom wall sculptures to easy-to-ship clocks and mirrors, to serving utensils and jewelry, we are continually adding new designs into the mix. Top it off with one of a kind wood and steel tables, and you have Metallic Evolution!

Ultimately, our goal is to design and produce beautiful objects to enhance daily life. We hope you enjoy what we made for you.  

Metal Art
Metal art is a broad description that includes our extensive collection of steel mirrors, clocks, ornaments, and metal wall sculpture pieces. While designs are produced in small production batches, we still individually hand cut, sand, weld, and bend each piece so no two designs are ever alike.  Our collections are made in either a brightly sanded steel, suitable for indoor use or naturally rusted finish for no-maintenance year-around outdoors.