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Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery INDUSTRY FEATURE
New Sculptures by Tasmanian Artists Karin and Michael Gethin have been unveiled at Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery The Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery is excited to announce the display of three magnificent sculptures by Tasmanian artists Karin and Michael Gethin. These impressive works of art, now located on the hotel and gallery grounds, capture the beauty of Tasmania’s unique wildlife, including a quoll, a Tasmanian tiger, and a wombat. Based in Gravelly Beach, Karin and Michael Gethin run a specialty rustic metal art and garden design business, where they create stunning sculptures with a painstaking and meticulous process. Each piece takes between 120 to 150 hours from concept to completion. The process begins with gathering ideas and studying photos to find the perfect pose. From there, the artists create a 3D model, which is flattened into shapes that are cut out, labelled, and tacked together. The final steps involve welding the entire structure and sanding it with a grinder to achieve a smooth finish.
attention to detail and craftsmanship. The largest piece, a Tasmanian tiger, stands at 2.2 meters tall and weighs 400kg. Its creation required eight sheets of 3mm Corten and stainless steel, as well as a roll of wire and a bottle of welding gas. The quoll, also made of Corten and stainless steel, measures 3.3 meters in length and weighs around 250kg. Lastly, the smaller wombat weighs in at approximately 100kg and is 1.4 meters long.
The magnificent sculptures are a testament to the Gethins’ skill and dedication, bringing the spirit of
The sculptures displayed at the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery showcase the Gethins’ incredible
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