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Artist: Rod Gilbert
Site Number: 41
Materials: Cortin steel and recycled timber
Artist Statement: Forged in Australian steel and shaped by the spirit of the high country, Storm Boy of the Mountains stands as a sentinel of wind, water and wilderness.
Inspired by the resilience of pelicans that move between inland waterways and alpine lakes, this monumental work captures a quiet moment before flight.
Crafted at Gilbert Metal Art using precision-cut steel, the sculpture balances industrial process with organic form. Its weathered surface speaks to time and exposure - rust not as decay, but as character. As the seasons shift, so too does the work, deepening in tone and texture, much like the landscape it belongs to.
Grounded. Watchful.
A presence.
A protector.
A reminder that even in the harshest elements, life stands firm.
Artist Bio: Gilbert Metal Art is an Australian metal art practice known for transforming raw steel into bold, enduring forms inspired by the Australian landscape. Drawing on a background in fabrication and precision cutting, the work blends industrial process with artistic storytelling - allowing strength and delicacy to exist within the same piece. The practice often reflects rural life, open skies and the resilience of nature. Steel, in this context, is not cold or rigid - it breathes, weathers and evolves over time.
Dimensions: 180x120x100
Artist: Rod Gilbert
Site Number: 41
Materials: Cortin steel and recycled timber
Artist Statement: Forged in Australian steel and shaped by the spirit of the high country, Storm Boy of the Mountains stands as a sentinel of wind, water and wilderness.
Inspired by the resilience of pelicans that move between inland waterways and alpine lakes, this monumental work captures a quiet moment before flight.
Crafted at Gilbert Metal Art using precision-cut steel, the sculpture balances industrial process with organic form. Its weathered surface speaks to time and exposure - rust not as decay, but as character. As the seasons shift, so too does the work, deepening in tone and texture, much like the landscape it belongs to.
Grounded. Watchful.
A presence.
A protector.
A reminder that even in the harshest elements, life stands firm.
Artist Bio: Gilbert Metal Art is an Australian metal art practice known for transforming raw steel into bold, enduring forms inspired by the Australian landscape. Drawing on a background in fabrication and precision cutting, the work blends industrial process with artistic storytelling - allowing strength and delicacy to exist within the same piece. The practice often reflects rural life, open skies and the resilience of nature. Steel, in this context, is not cold or rigid - it breathes, weathers and evolves over time.
Dimensions: 180x120x100