Description
‘Emergents’ explores the intricate beauty of nature, inspired by fungi and their sporangia.
Sporangium are a vital structure in reproduction of fungi. They appear as a capsule containing spores, which mature and are released to the air. The varying height and form of the sporangia symbolize the diverse stages of growth and development found in fungi during spore formation and reproduction.
Crafted from hand-forged steel bars, the sculpture showcases sporangia rising from a stippled base. The robustness of the steel contrasts dramatically with the fragility and delicacy of the sporangia.
Materials Steel, bronze, renaissance wax
Measurements (mm) H 550 W 200 L 500
About Colin Dray
Colin became fascinated with Blacksmithing and Metal Design in the early 1990’s and joined the Artist Blacksmiths Association of NSW. An active member of the group, he has promoted the growth of modern blacksmithing in Australia and attended several international Conferences and Festivals.
He gained trade qualifications in Metals and Engineering (Industrial Blacksmithing) putting these skills to use in Artistic Blacksmithing. He regularly exhibits forged sculptures in local and regional art galleries, including The Glasshouse in Port Macquarie.
Colin participated with an Australian team in the World Blacksmithing Championships in Stia, ITALY, in 2017, competing against teams from over 20 countries, where they won a silver medal for their sculpture “Dreaming”.
Colin has maintained his passion for Blacksmithing and continues to forge sculptural ironwork in his workshop in the beautiful Bellinger Valley. Recently he has been involved in large scale collaborative public sculptures with overseas metal artists.
Instagram @colin.dray
For enquiries please email exhibition@swellsculpture.com.au
