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Iron Pulse No. 2 gives solid steel a sense of rhythm and internal movement. Part of Ian Houghton’s Compression Studies, the sculpture uses pressure and physical transformation to create a form that appears charged with energy from within. Subtle changes in surface and contour suggest a pulse traveling through the material, turning dense steel into something unexpectedly animated. Created by Denver based metal sculptor Ian Houghton, this contemporary steel sculpture brings together modern blacksmithing, abstract form, and industrial fabrication in a compact work that celebrates the energy found inside even the heaviest materials.