Figures in the landscape
The highly polished stainless steel creates the impression of a flowing sensuous form, a transformation, solid becomes liquid, static begins to flow. The polished surface of the figure also wears the environment it is in as a second skin, reflecting all the changes of light and sky in a dynamic way, nothing remains static.
- Forged Stainless Steel
- H 180cm
- Weight 30Kg
- Unique
Hugh McLachlan
My sculpture is a response to changing states where the figure through the illusion of a highly polished surface appears to flow. The polished surface of the figure also wears the environment it is in as a second skin, reflecting all the changes of light and sky in a dynamic way, nothing remains static.
The highly polished fluid lines of my sculptures gives the impression the sculpture is somehow poured into a mould. Nothing could be further from the truth. The sculpture starts life as pieces of heavy stainless steel rods and plate. The rods are heated to red hot and bent to form the basic shape of the sculpture and the plates are cut, shaped and formed and then tig welded to the rods, and the basic form is achieved. Then the reduction commences with angle grinders and abrasives to reduce the form to a refined shape. With ever decreasing abrasives the sculpture begins to reveal itself and finally the sculpture is highly polished. Each sculpture is unique, they are not part of an edition.
I find the work process is integral to the finished sculpture so I do all the making myself, allowing me to incorporate all the random ideas and directions that help breath life into a sculpture.
I trained as a Gold and Silversmith in the mid 1970’s at RMIT in Melbourne. The Gold and Silversmithing department had an old school European feel to it.The training was heavily weighted to technical excellence with a mid 20th Century design aesthetic.
Much of the jewellery I make could be considered small scale sculpture. ‘Come the Revolution’ bracelet which was collected by the National Gallery of Australia in 1980 is one of many from this period.
I have been represented at Sculpture by the Sea Bondi and Cottesloe numerous times as well as other sculpture exhibitions throughout Australia as well as commissions.
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Price:
All sculpture prices include the Monument Sculpture Award (MSA) commission and GST, where applicable.
Payment:
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Delivery & Installation:
All associated costs—including transport, crating (if not provided by the artist), and delivery—are the responsibility of the Buyer and are not included in the listed price. Buyers are strongly encouraged to insure the sculpture during transit and installation.
Maintenance:
Artists are responsible for the de-installation, cleaning, and packing of their sculptures following the exhibition. Any additional crating required is not included. Buyers should note that all outdoor sculptures require routine maintenance. MSA will provide maintenance guidelines and any available artist guarantees. If the sculpture is to be displayed indoors, the Buyer is responsible for the cost of a suitable stand, if required.
Risk & Ownership:
Risk associated with the sculpture transfers from the artist to the Buyer once de-installation is complete and collection from the exhibition site has begun—either by the Buyer or their representative, including MSA. Ownership transfers only when the full purchase price has been received by MSA.
Installation Support:
MSA is available to advise on the siting and installation of sculptures and can recommend qualified installation professionals. Any permanent footings or bases required—beyond what was provided for the exhibition—must be arranged and paid for by the Buyer.
