STEVE KOST – NEWS & EVENTS

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SCULPTURE INSTALATION EVENT
March 25, 2025 - 6:30pm

Steve Kost will discuss his sculptures and work with fellow veterans exploring art as an expression of experience.

Sixteen of Steve Kost's sculptures will be displayed throughout the month of March.
Orland Park Library - 14921 S. Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Combat veteran welds scrap metal into whimsical sculptures: 'Artwork has actually saved my life'

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PALOS PARK, Ill. — Like a modern-day Geppetto, Steve Kost articulated a scrap metal marionette he created at his home in Palos Park. It’s one of many creations the ironworker and combat veteran has welded together through his art brand, Metal Health Artwork.

“This guy has full movement and expression,” said Kost. “I’m going to make a crank mechanism so he can actually dance and move around a little bit.”

His artwork has been exhibited at the Library Of Congress and the Illinois State Museum. In 2024, he was selected by Google to represent veteran artists, and an image of his sculpture, “Freedom Flight,” was briefly featured on the main search page. READ MORE >

Around Palos: McCord Gallery & Cultural Center Steve Kost PHTV4 Interview

Metal Health: From Seabee to Sculptor

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but an incredible work of art can leave you speechless. That’s how we felt when we stumbled across the amazing work of Steve Kost, 47. After admiring his unique scrap-metal sculptures, and listening to his band’s music, we decided that we had to hear the story of the man behind this talent. We reached out to Steve and he agreed to be interviewed.
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VETERAN'S DAY - NOVEMBER 11, 2024

STEVE KOST "FREEDOM FLIGHT" SCULPTURE COMMISSIONED FOR GOOGLE'S NYC HEADQUARTERS IS UNVEILED IN HONOR OF VETERAN'S DAY

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“On this Veterans Day, we proudly honor the millions of men and women across the globe who have selflessly served their countries, protecting the ideals of freedom and integrity.”

The Doodle was crafted by US Navy Veteran guest artist, Steve Kost. The Doodle includes a sculpture made from upcycled scrap metal found in army supply stores and veteran equine therapy centers. The sculpture, which shows an American Bald Eagle in flight, is called “Freedom Flight”. It stands 28 inches tall, measures 44 inches wide from wingtip to wingtip and weighs 60 pounds.

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Inspirations From the Found and the Sound

ARTIST TALK: Inspiration of the Found and the Sound | STEVE KOST

Video by: Five Foot Productions

PAST EVENTS

FROM CONFLICT TO CREATIVITY: VETERAN ARTISTS SHOWCASE

Library of Congress - Thomas jefferson Building - Washington D.C.

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Join us as we recognize Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) Awareness Month with a series of art demonstrations and conversations about using the arts to manage PTS and Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Held in collaboration with Uniting US, a veteran-focused nonprofit arts organization, this six-session series will feature a wide range of artistic disciplines, including painting, fiber arts, woodworking, metalcraft, writing, music, comedy and more. Each session will include a 30-minute artist *talk, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects and management of PTS and MST. The presentations will be live at the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.

Each session is free and open to the public; however, onsite attendance requires advance registration. Read this blog post for the daily schedule, then click the link below each session you plan to attend in-person.

*Descriptions of combat, trauma and sexual assault may be distressing to some. VA Medical Center staff will be onsite to support anyone who may need assistance, or you may call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, and then press 1.