News and information regarding Hammer & Hand Hobart.

These two little fellows were among ninety eight finalists in the BAM Art Prize (Byron Arts Magazine) showing at ThomGallery, Byron Bay.  Go Have a look!

A little bird told me – welded steel, concrete, metal foil on red ochre, sand cast bronze (bird)

A little bird told me -(detail) welded steel, concrete, metal foil on red ochre, sand cast bronze (bird)

I’ve got a bird that whistles, I’ve got a bird that sings … Steel, Sand cast Bronze, concrete, metal foil, Sculpture

I’ve got a bird that whistles, I’ve got a bird that sings … (Detail) … Steel, Sand cast Bronze, concrete, metal foil, Sculpture

I have been very busy and excited to be working on this new collection of sculpture in a fairly new medium for me.. CONCRETE! or Fero-cement.

It has been a steep learning curve and a lot of fun!

 

The New Collection … Sculptures

I’ve got a bird that whistles, I’ve got a bird that sings … Steel, Sand cast Bronze, concrete, metal foil, Sculpture

I’ve got a bird that whistles, I’ve got a bird that sings … (Detail) … Steel, Sand cast Bronze, concrete, metal foil, Sculpture

A little bird told me – welded steel, concrete, metal foil on red ochre, sand cast bronze (bird)

A little bird told me -(detail) welded steel, concrete, metal foil on red ochre, sand cast bronze (bird)

The Emissary …Sculpture, Concrete, Steel, Sand cast Bronze

The Emissary … (Detail) … Sculpture, Concrete, Steel, Sand cast Bronze

Whistling down the wind … I’ve got a bird that whistles, I’ve got a bird that sings … Steel, concrete, Sand cast Bronze, Sculpture

Abide in me … Steel, concrete, Sand cast Bronze, Sculpture

The Far Shore … Sculpture, Concrete, Steel, Sand cast Bronze, Gold Leaf.

The Dharma Is Onward Leading … Sculpture, Concrete, Steel, Gold Leaf

All In The Same Boat … Sculpture, Concrete, Steel, Sand cast Bronze

All In The Same Boat … Sculpture, Concrete, Steel, Sand cast Bronze

Jeopardy .. (The Red Tree) … Sculpture, Concrete, Steel, Sand cast Bronze, Red Ochre

Jeopardy .. (The Red Tree) … Sculpture, Concrete, Steel, Sand cast Bronze, Red Ochre

Good times with Rich Martin at Hammer and Hand Workshop

Rich Martin has been visiting us in Byron Bay… picking up Sand-Casting skills. 

Also pictured are Matt Hooper, Artist and Hammer Byron Bay members , Julian DeSaxe, Priscilla Daffen, Thomas Franke (and Arlen!). Jen Banks and Bruce Pringle…. Friday evening watching Rich casting a bronze Skate (sting-ray).

Rich Martin (Hammer and Hand Hobart) with Bruce Pringle and Julian DeSaxe (Hammer and Hand byron bay workshop)

Bruce Pringle and Rich Martin in Briuce’s workshop.. Sandcasting

Rich Martin, Sculptor.

A different society is evolving.. the ways we connect have changed We are iSOCIAL and eVAILABLE

I have just had to copy’ish (!)  one of these wonderful little Roman Hare brooches… found on pinterest..  https://pin.it/3be6aubgv44sgm

All these pins are now listed for sale on my   Bruce Pringle Metal   Etsy account.. https://www.etsy.com/   …You can be rolling in credit with your loved one!Get back in the good books! Have one in reserve for that Anniversary/Birthday/Christmas etc gift.. you know it’s a good idea..#handmade #silver #scarf #pin #safetypin#hammer_and_hand #byronbay #sandcast

Some fine silver buckles (2x fish and a turtle), a dancer and two hands (sterling silver 925) and a spiral(316 stainless steel)

also two stainless steel spoons… The silver buckles are some older pieces that I’ve re-polished.