Turning a fence into art
Ray Pitz
Victor and Kimberly Kormishkin stand in back of their decorative steel fence in Woodhaven
While traveling throughout the world, Victor and Kimberly Kormishkin were amazed at the variety of architecture and artwork they encountered along the way. So when it came time to build a fence for their Woodhaven home, they decided to forego the traditional wooden structure and “design something that looks interesting,” said Victor
And that’s exactly what they did, creating a durable and functional fence. What makes the Kormishkins’ fence unique is that it’s made out of 10-guage steel with each 30-inch-by-50-inch panel cut by a laser.
“It’s a relatively new technology, laser technology,” Victor points out.
Their online company, Art of Woodhaven, emphasizes what they’re trying to accomplish. The Kormishkins say their artistic influences for their fence range from European to Chinese design and everything in between. When designing the panels they consciously incorporated elements of nature as well.
For Kimberly, their creations are an attempt “focus on the positive.”
“It’s beautiful,” she said. “It makes a statement.”
Or as their Web site points out: “The upper part of the design reflects beauty attraction – it signifies the … Beauty of Life. The lower part projects solidity and a solid foundation – it means … Protection.”
Victor, who holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, has an extensive resume, having designed cranes for the U.S. military. He’s also won international awards for his designs.
When creating a pattern, Victor first designs a three-dimensional model before sending it off to be cut.
Kimberly said what she likes about the panels, which now number seven, is that everyone sees something a little different in the patterns. As an example, in the Swan 3, Kimberly says she sees doves, swans, crowns and stars. Once completed, the panels can be attached with bolts.
“He (Victor) wanted something durable, low maintenance and easy to install,” explained Kimberly. “One person can install it.”
Costs, which run from $370 to $420 per panel, are based on how much time it takes to cut a specific pattern. They’ll also customize a fence for a customer’s taste.
“We’ll duplicate whatever is there,” said Kimberly.
The couple’s artwork is on display in several galleries, including Old Town Arts and More Gallery and Stastny Gardens and Art Gallery.
So far, the Kormishkins’ enthusiasm for their fence is shared by those who drive by and comment on how much they like it.
“It’s been pretty popular,” said Kimberly. “All the neighbors love it.”
Kimberly said the steel fences are a labor of love and that the couple is not making any money on their creations, which took about two years to design.
“There’s not any profit in there for design,” she said.
Kimberly said the couple is now looking for a distributor.
For more information or to view the various patterns available, visit www.enginomica.com or contact them at Info@Enginomica.com