Industrial meets introspective in “Self-Reliant II” a small yet powerful steel wall sculpture by Paul Arensmeyer. Constructed from bolted steel plates, the piece explores form and texture through its layered composition and tonal variations—ranging from deep rust red to fiery orange, likely the result of oxidation and intentional treatment. The surface is alive with subtle shifts in color and patina, giving the piece a raw, elemental energy. Compact in scale but bold in presence, this sculptural work embodies a mid-century ethos of material honesty and abstract expression. A striking statement for collectors of modernist metalwork.