Stainless steel sculpture art is an extremely advantageous medium for artists. Stainless steel sculpture art, while relatively young, has years of structural practice behind it, as steel remains basic to the entire industrial world. Compared to other materials in which sculptors have specialized for centuries, steel is durable, though it possesses the quality of being quite malleable. The revolutionary breakthrough in metallurgy giving steel a “rustless” quality only occurred just following the turn of the last century while stainless steel sculpture art has only established itself as commonplace within the last 50 years.
Stainless Steel Sculpture Art is a Primary Specialty
With so many creative options open to artists, stainless steel sculpture art has easily become a primary medium for those wanting to make a bold statement in their art. The nature of steel is that of strength. The beneficial physical properties of stainless steel sculpture art makes it the primary choice for large-scale work as there are no ceilings on the outdoor world.
The brilliant finish dazzles in the white-hot light of the sun or shimmers in the spotlights at night. Artists without the fundamental facilities to forge, cut and shape pieces have available to them many fabricators willing to mill these pieces. Many a contractor who is well-versed in the properties of steel and how to form, cut and join steel certainly can exercise their creative muscles and start making their own artistic statements by producing their own stainless steel sculpture art.
Stainless Steel Sculpture is Versatile
As with other sculpting materials, there is often the need to start with a superstructure that is clad with the material being used. This is also possible with steel, though steel is easily heated to the temperature needed to allow it to be formed and shaped.
In addition to steel sheeting that is cut with heat, plasma or lasers, there are cross-sectional shapes in rod or rebar; pipes of round, rectangular or square shapes; u-shaped channels; I-beams, angle-iron and much more. Steel plate is used in stainless steel sculpture as are bar stock in round, flat, hex or square thicknesses starting at 1/8-inch and going up from there.
For the contemporary sculptor, there is an ever-increasing array of choices in terms of methods and materials available to them. With the help of steel fabricators, artists now have a greater range of expression in stainless steel sculpture art. There is virtually no limit as to the design, style and appearance of stainless steel sculpture art. It is really quite an exciting medium of expression.
Call us now for an appointment on 1300 278 347. If you have any questions about stainless steel sculpture art, our Sculptura® team are experts and would love to hear from you.
Sculptura® is Australia’s leading supplier of sculptures, sourced globally from world class sculpture artists.
Call us now for an appointment on 1300 278 347. If you have any questions about stainless steel sculpture art, our Sculptura® team are experts and would love to hear from you.
Sculptura® is Australia’s leading supplier of sculptures, sourced globally from world class sculpture artists. We supply Sculptures all around Australia including: Sculptures Perth, Sculptures Melbourne and Sculptures Sydney.
With a focus on metal and stainless steel sculpture art, we provide sculptures of exceptional quality that are both a visual and financial asset. Our extensive range includes sculpture by world renowned artists and pieces that vary in size, style and investment value. Sculptura® has sells sculptures in various materials including:
- Stainless steel sculpture
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