Colin Stokes
My sculptures are an expression of what I love about Australia and it’s native wildlife.
Looking to nature for inspiration from my rural home in the Whitsundays, with It’s vast array of birds and wildlife I never run out of ideas.
I repurpose stainless steel cutlery, scrap metals and reclaimed hardwood timbers to depict the unique natural beauty of Australian birds and wildlife and their shy nature. My approach to a sculpture starts with the cutlery and an idea sketched on paper. Working with the lines, patterns and curves of the cutlery to portray the image I have in mind. I use a variety of techniques to construct my sculptures including TIG welding, heating & bending, engraving, sanding and polishing. It is a experimental and sometimes challenging process but also rewarding as I develop new methods with every piece I create.
My goal as an artist is to create art that is pleasing to the soul, sparks wonder & curiosity and is always evolving.
Colin Stokes Australian Metal Artist Unique Artwork wall art design
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Jessie Jo Dibben
I wanted to create collectable art that is recycled and helpful for our beautiful wildlife & environment. I imagined peoples gardens full of quirky homes giving a sense of wonder of what beautiful bird, insect, frog, possum or bat may be living in their garden.
Quirky, rustic, whimsical & anything Australian is mostly the theme & inspiration for my nesting boxes, bee hives & feeders.
All my boxes are handcrafted from repurposed timbers & are fully functional. I hope my passion, hard work and love for nature is reflected in my quirky nesting boxes.
Jessie Jo
