About Dave
David Estrada is a Minnesota artist from Ham Lake who is proud
of his ethnic heritage: Native American (Lower Sioux) & Mexican decent.
His artistic expertise with steel started with his current profession as a steamfitter with local union 455. He currently continues to work in the construction trade as a master pipefitter and has worked with steel for over 32 years. He learned at a young age how to proficiently use an oxygen/acetylene torch. Drawing has always come naturally. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail and a belief in what he creates is what continually drives him.
Every work of art is hand drawn and each piece is uniquely different. No two pieces are alike.
Estrada Metal Art has been displayed at numerous galleries
- The Art Dock in Duluth, Minnesota
- Kah Nee Tah Art Gallery in Lutsen, Minnesota
- Prairies Edge in Rapid City, South Dakota
Dave has had articles about his work published in the Minneapolis Star & Tribune and Superior Magazine for unique outdoor art. The South St. Paul newspaper, The Ham Laker newspaper, and several other publications have also printed articles about his work. Additionally, Dave\'s work was the subject of a show at Two Rivers Art Gallery and the Dakota County History Museum.
In September, 2004 Dave was commissioned by R.E.A.P.to construct a statue to remember the Sioux of the 1800\'s and Chief Little Crow. This statue was dedicated in June 2007 at Kaposia Park in South St. Paul.