stainless steel sculpture art by sculptura Stainless Steel Sculpture Artthe material series stainless steel sculpture art Unlike steel and iron, which have been around for more than a thousand years, stainless steel is the new kid on the block in the world of metallurgy, having first been produced only 100 years ago. This may seem hard to believe, given how prominent it is in almost every facet of our lives. But this simply emphasizes what an important breakthrough stainless steel was. It has revolutionized almost every industry, from healthcare to catering equipment, to the automotive and construction industries, and of course to stainless steel sculpture art. who invented stainless steel? As with many major inventions, there is dispute over who invented it, but for our purposes we are going with a gentleman by the name of Harry Brearley from Sheffield, England. He called his new metal “rustless steel”, as that was what he was after. The date was June 4, 1912. Two months later, on August 20, 1912, stainless steel was cast for the first time. The secret to the success of stainless steel lies in its incredible physical and chemical properties. It is highly corrosion and heat resistant. It is formable, weldable, durable, and as we now understand it does not rust. So of course, artists jumped on the stainless steel bandwagon. The many benefits of Stainless Steel Sculpture Art let’s count the ways! It’s only been in the last 50 years, that stainless steel sculpture art has become commonplace. For many sculptors it is their primary material. Artists just could not ignore all its benefits. It lends itself to large-scale work, but rewards hand detailing as well. It requires virtually no care to retain its dazzling finish. It is ideal for outdoor settings, where its brilliance is reflected by the sunlight. Bottom line- it behooves every sculptor, no matter their specialization to attain a basic familiarity with steel-working techniques. And it behooves every sculpture lover to come over to our Gallery and look at the many ways stainless steel sculpture art can be used and imagined. You will be delighted with what you see. Call us now for an appointment on (0)3 9824 5555. 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. 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 art, Corten steel sculpture art Bronze sculpture art Aluminium sculpture art Stone sculpture art Marble sculpture art Resin sculpture art Wood sculpture art stainless steel information Wikipedia International Stainless Steel Forum ASSDA
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.
