Tear Top

Tear Top is a commanding original monumental sculpture by artist Mikey McD (Michael McDermott), renowned for his bold, versatile practice that bridges chainsaw wood carvings, textiles, large-scale murals, and ambitious sculptural installations. This towering work channels strength and ascent—transforming the classic teardrop motif into a symbol of resilience, breakthrough, and unyielding upward momentum.

Masterfully fabricated from copper and finished with a rich, evolving patina that develops over time—from deep verdigris greens and warm earth tones to striking blues and subtle metallic sheens—the surface becomes a living canvas that responds to light, weather, and seasons. The patina adds timeless depth and character, ensuring the piece grows more distinctive and powerful with age. At night, integrated illumination elevates the sculpture dramatically, bathing its sweeping contours in a warm, radiant glow that accentuates the textured patina, highlights every dynamic curve, and projects bold, shifting shadows—turning Tear Top into an inspiring beacon that commands the landscape after dark.

Soaring to an impressive 15 feet tall (approximately 180 inches / 4.57 meters), Tear Top stands as a true large-scale statement piece. Its elegant, ascending form—evoking a teardrop rising triumphantly—invites viewers to walk around it, experiencing shifts in perspective that reinforce themes of elevation, perseverance, and bold presence. Perfect for sculpture gardens, public plazas, architectural entrances, or expansive private estates, it asserts confidence and inspires awe while maintaining graceful proportion.

Priced at $600,000 USD, Tear Top is a significant collector’s or institutional acquisition—a singular masterpiece signed by the artist, built for enduring outdoor resilience, and embodying Mikey McD’s signature fusion of technical precision and visionary energy.

Inquiries welcome for availability, full specifications (including installation, foundation, and lighting details), professional photography (day and illuminated night views), or conversations about similar commissioned works. This is more than sculpture—it’s a declaration of strength: rising above, unbreakable, and brilliantly lit when the night falls.