151. ‘South Coronet’ by Ben Tooth (Bellingen)
MATERIAL: Stringybark
SIZE: 170 x 270 x 240 (cm)
PRICE: $7,700
STATEMENT: “South Coronet” is a visual journey designed to mimic the positive and negative space found in a tree canopy.
ARTIST BIO: In 2013 Tooth began a Bachelor of Fine Art at National Art School in Darlinghurst. Tooth graduated in 2015, majoring in sculpture. Tooth has been assisting sculptor Stephen King full time since.
152. 'Gosper's Ghost' by Alex Scheibner (Rylstone)
MATERIAL: Boiler plate
SIZE: 175 x 273 x 150 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: A sculptural witness of a landscape and its momento mori.
ARTIST BIO: Alex Scheibner trained as a blacksmith and mechanical fitter. It was a natural progression to move towards sculpture where years of developing both his understanding of the nature of metals and his metalworking skills could take on such varied applications.
153. ‘Still Life’ by Tobias Bennett (Yanco)
MATERIAL: Steel pipe, powder coat finish
SIZE: 300 x 300 x 150 (cm)
PRICE: $13,200
STATEMENT: Still life forms imposed on the landscape. Sold as a pair.
ARTIST BIO: Tobias Bennett creates a wide variety of sculpture predominantly from steel. Tobias finds infinite inspiration in nature and enjoys exploring both figurative and abstract forms.
154. ‘Flipper’ by Jay Sikora (Geelong)
MATERIAL: Corten and stainless steel
SIZE: 250 x 70 x 120 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Capturing the playfulness and joy a dolphin brings to those around it, always happy & living in the moment, something many of us forget to do.
ARTIST BIO: Jay Sikora is a Geelong based Metal artist with an eye for detail, a qualified boilermaker by trade, Jay's skills are of the highest quality. Jay is also the managing director of Metal Art & Design where he has honed his metal fabrication skills, with sculpting being his passion.
155. ‘Magnam avium 1’ by Adam Humphreys (Duri)
MATERIAL: Mild & galvanised steel
SIZE: 200 x 150 x 150 (cm)
PRICE: $12,200
STATEMENT: A study of the perfect combination of fluidity, strength and grace, atop a classically Australian perch - the galvanised strainer post.
ARTIST BIO: Adam Humphreys began carving his creative path in Wales 12 years ago quite literally with a chainsaw. Since then he has exhibited in countries such as Botswana, New Zealand, and of course, Australia. His preferred medium has evolved to steel and inspiration comes predominantly from his love of the horse.
156. ‘Retrosum Adumbro 1’ by Adam Humphreys (Duri)
MATERIAL: Mild & galvanised steel
SIZE: 240 x 240 x 240 (cm)
PRICE: $3,200
STATEMENT: The Prequel to Magnam avium 1, part of its story. Looking at what’s not there. This is as close to a canvas as the artist gets to with his work and can be wall mounted as so.
ARTIST BIO: Adam Humphreys began carving his creative path in Wales 12 years ago quite literally with a chainsaw. Since then he has exhibited in countries such as Botswana, New Zealand, and of course, Australia. His preferred medium has evolved to steel and inspiration comes predominantly from his love of the horse.
157. ‘The Rusty Rhino’ by Tobias Bennett (Yanco)
MATERIAL: Reclaimed steel
SIZE: 160 x 300 x 100 (cm)
PRICE: $13,200
STATEMENT: A rare breed found only in the Australian outback.
ARTIST BIO: Tobias Bennett creates a wide variety of sculpture predominantly from steel. Tobias finds infinite inspiration in nature and enjoys exploring both figurative and abstract forms.
158. ‘Otis’ by Grahame Wilson (Teralba)
MATERIAL: Red mahogany turpentine pier steel
SIZE: 195 x 45 x 35 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: From the dock of the bay........it wood a pier!
ARTIST BIO: A gentleman sculptor of the third age who, having no formal qualifications, always looks forward to the next unqualified success.
159. ‘Apis’ by Marcela and Ash White (Ashtonfield)
MATERIAL: Stained glass, fabricated mild steel, reclaimed ironbark timber
SIZE: 190 x 120 x 40 (cm)
PRICE: $6,400
STATEMENT: Magnifying natures perfect geometric wonders with a rustic touch. We enjoy creating our own pieces inspired by our interpretation of life and nature by utilising our favourite mediums: stained glass and wood.
ARTIST BIO: A Hunter Valley based married couple specialising in creating outdoor unique sculptures and garden features, utilising stained glass and reclaimed Australian hardwood.
160. ‘Scatter’ by Marcela and Ash White (Ashtonfield)
MATERIAL: Stained glass, fabricated mild steel, swamp mahogany timber
SIZE: 330 x 50 x 5 (cm)
PRICE: $7,200
STATEMENT: Together in perfect symmetry before parting ways. We enjoy creating our own pieces inspired by our interpretation of life and nature by utilising our favourite mediums: stained glass and wood.
ARTIST BIO: A Hunter Valley based married couple specialising in creating outdoor unique sculptures and garden features, utilising stained glass and reclaimed Australian hardwood.
161. ‘Tuned by hand’ by David McElvenny (Maraylya)
MATERIAL: Welded steel
SIZE: 300 x 120 x 120 (cm)
PRICE: $5,000
STATEMENT: ‘Tuned by hand’ represents a tuning fork held by a hand that is emerging from the ground.
ARTIST BIO: David McElvenny and Paul McElvenny are a father and son team. David has been an amateur wood carver for many years, often working with large pieces using a chainsaw. Paul is a metal worker and welder in his spare time. This is their first collaboration in a metal sculpture.
162. ‘The Conversation’ by Bob Teasdale (Bowning)
MATERIAL: Corten steel and mild steel
SIZE: 190 x 50 x 50 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: This sculpture was inspired by watching my wife and 8 yr old grandson in deep conversation while working in our garden.
ARTIST BIO: I enjoy working with Corten steel, to create contemporary stylised sculptures. I also use old historical farm pieces in some designs. I have been exhibiting for the last 6 years, have won 3 awards and have 4 pieces in public sculpture walks as well as many in private collections.
164. ‘Splash’ by John Fitzmaurice (North Avoca)
MATERIAL: 316 Marine Grade stainless steel. Mirror finish.
SIZE: 250 x 220 x 100 (cm)
PRICE: $49,500
STATEMENT: A homage to the curious giants of the sea that shine bright and illuminate the ocean with their annual playful migration.
ARTIST BIO: North Avoca sculptor John Fitzmaurice works in a variety of materials, with stainless steel being his favoured medium. Inspired by natural forms & everyday objects his works are transformed with abstraction & humour. John exhibits nationally, is commissioned for public art and is represented in many private and corporate collections.
165. ‘Let it Burn’ by Alex Scheibner (Rylstone)
MATERIAL: Boiler plate
SIZE: 152 x 86 x 100 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: A sculptural witness of a landscape and its momento mori.
ARTIST BIO: Alex Scheibner trained as a blacksmith and mechanical fitter. It was a natural progression to move towards sculpture where years of developing both his understanding of the nature of metals and his metalworking skills could take on such varied applications.
166. ‘Pipe Dreams’ by Tobias Bennett (Yanco)
MATERIAL: Steel pipe, powder coat finish
SIZE: 220 x 120 x 120 (cm)
PRICE: $3,300
STATEMENT: Follow your pipe dreams. Who knows where they will lead you.
ARTIST BIO: Tobias Bennett creates a wide variety of sculpture predominantly from steel. Tobias finds infinite inspiration in nature and enjoys exploring both figurative and abstract forms.
167. ‘Upside Down’ by Bob Teasdale (Bowning)
MATERIAL: Mild steel
SIZE: 160 x 40 x 40 (cm)
PRICE: $600
STATEMENT: Decided to try something different with pipe and this is what eventuated.
ARTIST BIO: I enjoy working with Corten steel to create contemporary stylised sculptures. I also use old historical farm pieces in some designs. I have been exhibiting for the last 6 years, have won 3 awards and have 4 pieces in public sculpture walks as well as many in private collections.
168. ‘Red Stag’ by Tobias Bennett (Yanco)
MATERIAL: Steel pipe
SIZE: 240 x 240 x 160 (cm)
PRICE: $16,500
STATEMENT: Ode to the mighty red stag.
ARTIST BIO: Tobias Bennett creates a wide variety of sculpture predominantly from steel. Tobias finds infinite inspiration in nature and enjoys exploring both figurative and abstract forms.
169. ‘Cube Stack #20’ by Alex Scheibner (Rylstone )
MATERIAL: Corten steel
SIZE: 215 x 70 x 50 (cm)
PRICE: $3,800
STATEMENT: A continued exploration of the cube stack series of works.
ARTIST BIO: Alex Scheibner trained as a blacksmith and mechanical fitter. It was a natural progression to move towards sculpture where years of developing both his understanding of the nature of metals and his metalworking skills could take on such varied applications.
170. ‘Hand Forged Rocking Horse’ by Tobias Bennett (Yanco)
MATERIAL: Steel
SIZE: 120 x 150 x 80 (cm)
PRICE: $7,700
STATEMENT: Hand forged functional artwork.
ARTIST BIO: Tobias Bennett creates a wide variety of sculpture predominantly from steel. Tobias finds infinite inspiration in nature and enjoys exploring both figurative and abstract forms.
171. ‘Inevitability’ by Simon Pankhurst (Bright)
MATERIAL: Forged steel
SIZE: 240 x 50 x 50 (cm)
PRICE: $11,500
STATEMENT: Just as its inevitable that things don't always go according to plan, isn't it inevitable that they will work out in the end.
ARTIST BIO: Simon Pankhurst is an Artist Blacksmith with a background in Landscape Architecture whose work combines traditional forge techniques and elements with modern metal fabrication technology. He has participated in a wide number of exhibitions across Australia as well as completing several public art commissions.
172. ‘Hummingbird’ by Michael Ferris (Mudgee)
MATERIAL: Steel-Rust patina
SIZE: 300 x 250 x 30 (cm)
PRICE: $7,000
STATEMENT: Taking inspiration from the effortless flight of a hummingbird. I wanted to recreate a mother feeding her young by using this simplistic and eye catching form.
ARTIST BIO: My work focuses on simple botanical form, challenging traditional methods to transform ordinary materials into something eye catching whilst revealing an unexpected form in a previously unseen way. I want my creations to look like they could have lived or grown somewhere.
173. ‘Scarlet Woman’ by Peter Kasper (Emu Swamp)
MATERIAL: Two pack painted fibreglass, stainless steel ball, powder coated steel base
SIZE: 230 x 110 x 110 (cm)
PRICE: $4,900
STATEMENT: Sexy woman!
ARTIST BIO: Born Switzerland, moved to Australia and now I live at Emu Swamp. My background is in engineering, and my interest is kinetic sculpture. I have exhibited in Mudgee and Orange andsold pieces in NSW, Queensland and Switzerland. I have one sculpture on public display in Lawson Park in Mudgee, and another one in the grounds of Mudgee Hospital.
174. ‘Soar’ by Peter Kasper (Emu Swamp)
MATERIAL: Stainless steel and powder coated steel
SIZE: 260 x 280 x 280 (cm)
PRICE: $3,200
STATEMENT: Big gentle bird.
ARTIST BIO: Born Switzerland, moved to Australia and now I live at Emu Swamp. My background is in engineering, and my interest is kinetic sculpture. I have exhibited in Mudgee and Orange andsold pieces in NSW, Queensland and Switzerland. I have one sculpture on public display in Lawson Park in Mudgee, and another one in the grounds of Mudgee Hospital.
175. ‘New England Stag’ by Julie Laurie (Gunnedah)
MATERIAL: Steel rod
SIZE: 160 x 160 x 60 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Known for its strength and grace. A true steel form.
ARTIST BIO: I have been working with galvanised wire for years. I have achieved success through this medium by transforming a rigid product into something active and full of movement. Most of my inspiration comes from animals and nature, and I enjoy exploring new mediums for my sculptures.
176. ‘Tracy’ by Mark Joyce (Woy Woy)
MATERIAL: Recycled steel and enamel paint
SIZE: 250 x 90 x 50 (cm)
PRICE: $4,500
ARTIST STATEMENT: Open to one’s own interpretation.
ARTIST BIO: Certificate III in engineering; Welders ticket AS 1554; Completed boiler maker trade apprenticeship; Finalist 2019 Wildflower Art and Garden Festival; Finalist 2021 Ku-ring-gai Sculpture Trail; Finalist 2021 Sculpture in The Vineyards; Private commissions throughout QLD and NSW.
177. ‘Asymetrical’ by Bob Teasdale (Bowning)
MATERIAL: Corten steel
SIZE: 140 x 40 x 40 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Our present topsy turvy world inspired me to create this sculpture.
ARTIST BIO: I enjoy working with Corten steel, to create contemporary stylised sculptures. I also use old historical farm pieces in some designs. I have been exhibiting for the last 6 years, have won 3 awards and have 4 pieces in public sculpture walks as well as many in private collections.
178. ‘Eye See You’ by Joseph Apollonio (Sunbury)
MATERIAL: Carbon steel and rock
SIZE: 310 x 170 x 150 (cm)
PRICE: $15,000
STATEMENT: I have combined metal and rock to create the human eye on a vine, twisting and twirling within itself to reach the highest point. Just like how we all strive to reach the highest point of our chosen path in life.
ARTIST BIO: I enjoy working with metal, natural stone and recycled timber. I use my love for all things nature has to offer to model my creations. No matter the theme or design you will find an animal or flower represented in my work.
179. ‘The Emu’ by François Jaggi (Armidale)
MATERIAL: Stainless Steel 316 grade, fibreglass and glass
SIZE: 200 x 70 x 40 (cm)
PRICE: $6,830
STATEMENT: A trip to Broken Hill inspired me to create this whimsical bird. The way the unique colours and size of the emu contrasts against the everchanging Australian landscape is a sight to behold. I have aimed to capture these comical and somewhat bemused features.
ARTIST BIO: After studying at the Geneva School of Arts, I worked across Switzerland for Cartier and Rolex as a jewellery designer. I then moved to Australia where I found sculpture to be an exciting venture with limitless possibilities. I exhibit my works in Australia & internationally for corporate and private buyers.
180. ‘Relic’ by Felix Feneley (Bondi)
MATERIAL: Steel and concrete
SIZE: 220 x 75 x 75 (cm)
PRICE: $3,500
STATEMENT: The artist extends his preoccupation with the transmutability of industrial materials, so that the past and future collide. Raw materials have been eroded and transformed, appearing more totemic than industrial.
ARTIST BIO: Felix Feneley creates works that explore the relationship between matter and form. Using industrial and structural materials, Feneley imbues that weight with energy or a sense of flight. Feneley finds inspiration for his work in natural and man-made disasters, demolitions, dancers and boxers.