181. ‘Built Defended Entertained’ by Toby Lewis (Mudgee)
MATERIAL: Metal
SIZE: 100 x 150 x 150 (cm)
PRICE: $8,500
STATEMENT: A tribute to the horses that built, defended and entertain this beautiful country. From farming and mining to the charge of the light brigade; logging rodeo to royal Randwick. They say Australia rides on the sheep’s back but they don’t go in the yards themselves. Built, Defended, Entertained.
ARTIST BIO: Toby Lewis was raised in the Wollar and Mudgee region. Growing up on his Grandfather’s farm and later going on to work on stations from Wilcannia to the Territory inspired his appreciation for the land and the animals that make outback Australia unique.
182. 'The Eye of Uncertainty' by Jeffrey Hallinan (Dubbo)
MATERIAL: Found metal items
SIZE: 190 x 52 x 52 (cm)
PRICE: $2,300
ARTIST STATEMENT: The Eye of uncertainty. Feeling stuck but knowing there will be some way forward. Just need to seek more information to find the solution.
ARTIST BIO: Based in Dubbo NSW Jeff Hallinan has been perfecting his welding craft for the past 45 years. Collecting steel in all shapes and forms for about the same length of time and enjoys giving previously useful items a new creative purpose or mixing piece up to create something new.
183. ‘Peacock’ by Julie Laurie (Gunnedah)
MATERIAL: Galvanised wire and sandstone
SIZE: 90 x 50 x 40 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Peacocks are known for their amazing tail feathers. They are fascinating creatures and are always a talking piece when noticed.
ARTIST BIO: For a number of years I have been working with galvanised wire. Through this medium I have achieved success 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.
184. ‘Self portrait’ by Ludwig Mlcek (Cox Creek)
MATERIAL: Steel, Coreboard, High density EPS, polymer render, paint
SIZE: 170 x 90 x 60 (cm)
PRICE: $12,500
STATEMENT: Human figure has always been my favourite subject. In any form, from abstract to classical.
ARTIST BIO: Ludwig is a Czech born sculptor participating in sculpture symposiums in Europe and exhibiting in Australia regulary. He's been finalist at SXS Bondi, University of Western Sydney Sculpture Award, Scenic World, Yering Station Sculpture Prize and many more. Winner of Hunters Hill sculpture Prize, received Allens Arthur Robinson Scholarship 2007.
185. ‘Fiery horses’ by Kenneth Smith (Ravensdale)
MATERIAL: Recycled steel, horseshoes in a recycled frame
SIZE: 83 x 56 x 1 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: I enjoy making artworks in animal shapes by fusing recycled metal objects. This piece can be either fixed to a wall or remain on the stand.
ARTIST BIO: I began welding steel at an early age. I enjoy creating artworks by fusing together recycled metal objects and steel. I hope others will enjoy them too.
186. ‘Dobe’ by John Grady (Trundle)
MATERIAL: Old Pallet and No. 8 fencing wire
SIZE: 100 x 120 x 170 (cm)
PRICE: $10,000
STATEMENT: The kennel is made from old pallets with a metal frame. I used old No.8 fencing wire welded on to a frame for the dog. The dog is the exact measurement of a Doberman. Hence the name DOBE.
ARTIST BIO: John Grady from Trundle NSW a self-taught metal and wire artist. John first started making sculptures in 2006. The drought inspired John to produce metal garden art.
187. ‘Come dance with me’ by Henryk Topolnicki (Dargan)
MATERIAL: Rusted mild steel
SIZE: 250 x 140 x 8 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: As a long time admirer of contemporary ballet I felt that I should try to reflect it it my work.....so here it is.
ARTIST BIO: I am an artist developing works independently in response to private, public, gallery and competition commissions. This has been my occupation for the last 25 years. Over that period, public art became my main focus with many successful major projects. These days I am fully committed to private art practice.
188. ‘Roosting peacock’ by Kenneth Smith (Ravensdale)
MATERIAL: Rio and recycled metal
SIZE: 178 x 120 x 3 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: I enjoy making bird shapes from recycled steel. This piece can be fixed to a wall OR left on the stand.
ARTIST BIO: I began welding steel at an early age. I enjoy creating artworks by fusing together recycled metal objects and steel. I hope others will enjoy them too.
189. ‘Noise cancelling’ by Felicity Cavanough (Mudgee)
MATERIAL: Recycled copper
SIZE: 120 x 140 x 5 (cm)
PRICE: $2,200
STATEMENT: “I was surprised to learn abusers see themselves as the victim. In contrast, I discovered I'm the victim through counselling after two decades of abuse. I now have complex PTSD. I see his supporters as perpetrators by proxy of domestic abuse. I've learnt to block out their noise, finding beauty within. “
ARTIST BIO: Felicity Cavanough creates beautiful wiry sculptures. Winner of several prizes locally and nationally. Felicity's recent body of work represents quotes by survivors of domestic abuse. "For those who have lost their voice to this insidious psychological abuse, conditioned to believe they are worthless: I hear you, I believe you".
190. ‘Stability’ by Michael Ferris (Mudgee)
MATERIAL: Stone & bridge timber plinth
SIZE: 200 x 70 x 30 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Recreating the idea of balance using stones and a chunky bridge timber. Introducing a grand height to this piece to make a bold statement.
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.
191. ‘Three Individuals’ by David Perkins (Gundaroo)
MATERIAL: Mild steel
SIZE: 145 x 55 x 35 (cm)
PRICE: $3,200
STATEMENT: We might be three individuals, but we stand together!
192. ‘Regeneration’ by Michael Ferris (Mudgee)
MATERIAL: Steel rings
SIZE: 150 x 80 x 80 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: This piece embodies the regeneration of Australian natives by employing repetition together with a simplistic shape to allow you to focus on the empty space created. This ‘empty space’ is the land in which ‘Watershed Landcare’ aims to heal and revitalise Australia’s rapid flora and fauna’s lose of habit. This piece makes a strong statement to the need for future development and education of Australian natural ecosystems.
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.
193. ‘Astral’ by Peter Kasper (Emu Swamp)
MATERIAL: Powder coated steel, stainless steel, stainless steel balls and brass
SIZE: 240 x 200 x 200 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Celestial bodies.
ARTIST BIO: Born Switzerland, moved to Australia and now I live at Emu Swamp. My background is engineering and my interest is kinetic sculpture. I have exhibited in Mudgee and Orange, sold pieces in NSW, Queensland and Switzerland. One sculpture is in Lawson Park in Mudgee and one is at Mudgee Hospital.
194. ‘Wedge Tailed Eagle’ by Stuart Taylor (Deniliquin)
MATERIAL: Recycled scrap steel
SIZE: 150 x 120 x 100 (cm)
PRICE: $8,000
STATEMENT: I have used the shape of this eagle to create different textures and patterns. I like using rusty, rough cut steel to create a scrappy, bushy appearance.
ARTIST BIO: Stuart Taylor is a scrap metal artist based in Deniliquin, NSW. He works with material gathered from farms and scrap yards in his local area. Many of his sculptures can be viewed on public display around the Riverina and interstate. He has been working as a full time sculptor for 10 years.
195. ‘Keats’ by Mark Cotton (Willoughby)
MATERIAL: Found and new steel, copper
SIZE: 35 x 35 x 35 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: There is a beauty in the most simple of rendered shapes.
ARTIST BIO: Mark came late to sculpture after a long career in equity markets. He likes to explore the textures and frailty of found steel, reimagining the rusty ordinary to something that's hopefully more interesting.
196. ‘Untethered’ by Mark Cotton (Willoughby)
MATERIAL: Found and new steel, copper
SIZE: 40 x 50 x 35 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Presented with planes, flat shapes and outlines; a volume emerges that talks to them, joined, yet not.
ARTIST BIO: Mark came late to sculpture after a long career in equity markets. He likes to explore the textures and frailty of found steel, reimagining the rusty ordinary to something that's hopefully more interesting.
197. ‘Butterfly’ by Frank Ware (Emu Swamp)
MATERIAL: Recycled scrap metal
SIZE: 130 x 130 x 58 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Is it art or a functional piece? The answer can only come from you. Sit back relax and watch the wild life while enjoying your garden.
ARTIST BIO: Frank works with old machinery parts and scrap metal, welding, blacksmithing and constructing to bring to life amazing functional creations. A favourite being bird feeders and baths as garden sculptures. Frank’s art breathes life back into old forgotten items.
198. ‘Poppy’ by Michael Ferris (Mudgee)
MATERIAL: Steel and Stone
SIZE: 180 x 220 x 30 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: What better way to celebrate spring than with blossoming flowers and new growth. Taking inspiration from the form of the poppy flower, to re-create something unexpected and eye catching with a modern twist
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.
199. ‘Masks’ by Robert Mullins (St Ives)
MATERIAL: Ceramics, sleepers, external paint, galvanised steel
SIZE: 37 x 40 x 5 (cm)
PRICE: $800 (set of 3)
ARTIST BIO: Bob explores our relationship with the landscape as well as the stories we tell ourselves, through ceramics and sculpture. His interest in these themes was shaped by his journey from an Australian farm background through exposure to ancient Asian and American cultures while living and working internationally.
200. ‘The Ram’ by John Grady (Trundle)
MATERIAL: Recycled barbed wire and plain wire
SIZE: 105 x 50 x 150 (cm)
PRICE: $10,000
STATEMENT: I have used recycled barbed wire to represent the wool; the horn and skin are made from plain wire. I used a stick welder for the horns to give a different texture. An MIG welder was used on the face.
ARTIST BIO: John Grady from Trundle NSW a self-taught metal and wire artist. John first started making sculptures in 2006. The drought inspired John to produce metal garden art.
201. ‘The Path’ by Jeffrey Hallinan (Dubbo)
MATERIAL: Found metal Items
SIZE: 130 x 25 x 25 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: The path to reaching your goals is never the direct path you thought it would be.
ARTIST BIO: Based in Dubbo NSW Jeff Hallinan has been perfecting his welding craft for the past 45 years. Collecting steel in all shapes and forms for about the same length of time and enjoys giving previously useful items a new creative purpose or mixing piece up to create something new.
202. ‘Peacock’ by Frank Ware (Emu Swamp)
MATERIAL: Recycled scrap metal
SIZE: 130 x 130 x 49 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Is it art or a functional piece? The answer can only come from you. Sit back, relax and watch the wild life while enjoying your garden.
ARTIST BIO: Frank works with old machinery parts and scrap metal, welding, blacksmithing and constructing to bring to life amazing functional creations. A favourite being bird feeders and baths as garden sculptures. Franks art breathes life back into old forgotten items.
203. ‘The Garden’ by John Grady (Trundle)
MATERIAL: Sheet metal, 6mm rod and rusty fence wire
SIZE: 150 x 400 x 400 (cm)
PRICE: Prices vary, please enquire
STATEMENT: I cut, bend, weld & grind sheet metal to form different plants. I have arranged the plants to look like a garden in your yard. Hardy, Drought Proof Plants.
ARTIST BIO: John Grady from Trundle NSW a self-taught metal and wire artist. John first started making sculptures in 2006. The drought inspired John to produce metal garden art.
204. ‘Safari Dance’ by Julie Laurie (Gunnedah)
MATERIAL: Galvanised Wire and sandstone
SIZE: 140 x 140 x 170 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: The giraffe is such an elegant and shy creature. They show us grace and rhythm as they amble about.
ARTIST BIO: For a number of years I have been working with galvanised wire. Through this medium I have achieved success 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.
205. ‘Coal’ by Andreas Buisman (Wien)
MATERIAL: Norite from Adelong NSW
SIZE: 30 x 140 x 140 (cm)
PRICE: $25,000 (or can be bought separately for $8,500, $9,000, $10,000)
ARTIST STATEMENT: My stones are the whales of the land. While cruising Australia and other countries, I constantly search for them. In the lucky moments they will show their mighty bodies and make themselves visible. Polishing the rough skin for hours, I reveal their hidden identity; glimpsing the secret of continuance.
ARTIST BIO: Born in 1964 in Tyrol/Austria. Buisman is autodidact, crediting approximately 2,000 weathered granite boulders that became his main source of inspiration. A member of the Wiener Kuenstlerhaus Arthouse in Vienna since 2007 and exhibits worldwide. Public commissions in Australia include the Fred Hollows memorial in Bourke; Anzac memorial in Bombala; “Ciitzens” for the Walcha roundabout.
206. ‘Dandelions x2’ by Matt Bye (Wagga Wagga)
MATERIAL: Steel
SIZE: 170 x 250 x 150 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
ARTIST STATEMENT: Dandelion inspired though will not blow away in the wind.
ARTIST BIO: Self taught metal artist with 5 years in the industry. Owner and operated of Old N Dazed manufacturing sculptures and art on site.
207. ‘Sunset Journey’ by Matt Bye (Wagga Wagga)
MATERIAL: Steel
SIZE: 330 x 470 x 200 (cm)
PRICE: $25,000
ARTIST STATEMENT: Where curves meet right angles, the sky drifts away to bring the promise of a new dawn. Even when everything else is uncertain, the sun will rise and the sun will set.
ARTIST BIO: Self taught metal artist with 5 years in the industry. Owner and operated of Old N Dazed manufacturing sculptures and art on site.
208. ‘Telegraph Hills’ by Paul Bacon (Avalon)
MATERIAL: Mild steel, wax & oil
SIZE:17 x 41 x 6 (cm)
PRICE: SOLD
ARTIST BIO: B. 1963 Dip Fine Art. National Art School. Represented Maunsell Wickes Gallery. Represented in public and private collections.
209. ‘Shooting star across the Ridge’ by Paul Bacon (Avalon)
MATERIAL: Mild steel, wax & oil
SIZE: 60 x 60 x 15 (cm)
PRICE: $2,950
ARTIST BIO: B. 1963 Dip Fine Art. National Art School. Represented Maunsell Wickes Gallery. Represented in public and private collections.
210. ‘Homage to Mr K’ by Mary Boland (Camperdown)
MATERIAL: Wood, found objects, acrylic paint
SIZE: 50 x 29 x 15 (cm)
PRICE: $480
ARTIST STATEMENT: Playing with shapes and working intuitively sounds like fun, but it isn't really, because thinking is hard. When it gets too hard I go back, panting, to Kandinsky. A small tribute!
ARTIST BIO: Mary has completed a Diploma in Fine Art at the See St Gallery School, Meadowbank TAFE. Committed to recycling, she works in discarded material and found objects. Her work focuses on the notion that things are rarely as they seem.