About the artist

 
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Meet the artist…

Based in country Western Australia, Sprigg uses recycled metals found from retired machinery, scrap heaps and clearance sales. Some of the pieces found dating over 100 years old and used by the earliest settlers of Western Australia. The objects he produces range from dragonflies, owls and seahorses, to larger scale sharks, eagles and even horses.

The scrap iron sculptures are purposely left in their rusted state to highlight the age of the metal and the history of each piece.  From springs, gears, bearings and nuts to bolts, shovels, pliers and saws, the list is endless as to what the artist makes use of in his work.  Understanding and appreciation of these timeworn parts of a past life allows space for creation of a new life in their current composition.

 

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An Australian Pelican enjoying a little pit stop out the farm before his long journey south. Did you know this guys pouched bill can hold 13 litres of water? But it’s mostly used for catching dinner 🐟 “The Ocean Voyager” (2019):
“Awesome to have this turtle sculpture in my abode. The turtle is a significant totem in Fijian culture so it will be highly admired and cherished by not only myself and my family here, but those overseas as well. Stoked!!!” - Nic Naitanu
A giant sea creature cruises the ocean floor. He measures 3.7m long and weighs half a tonne. How many of the 26 hidden hammerheads you can find? “The Great Hammerhead” (2016): Constructed from retired tools, machine parts and farm scrap
A small to medium sized raptor, this bird of prey is often seen perched on a power pole, fence post or tree limb. Brown falcons are native to Australia. Swipe across to see how this sculpture started. “The Brown Falcon” (2020): Construc
Can you guess what I used as the feature feather in his tail!? This little guy was a prize piece I built last year. Another fundraising effort for Movember 🧔🏻 “The Gray Fantail” (2022): Constructed from retired tools, machine parts a
A few fish I’ve built over the years 🐟 What other species would be a cool build? “The Great Barracuda” (2016) “The Elusive Barra” (2018) “Bonito” (2017) Constructed from retired tools, machine parts and fa
Looks pretty happy for a seahorse that is more than 300km from the ocean doesn’t he! This piece was a giveaway, again for Movember - supporting mens mental health. “The Red Dragon” (2019): Constructed from retired tools, machine p
Perched on a gum branch, a proud pair of wagtail parents cheerfully admire their new little family. I’ve done a few wagtail pieces over the years, and they are still one of the most popular pieces! “A Watchful Eye” (2022): Constru
A Spotted Eagle Ray, just a little far from home, surfs the clouds over the beginnings of a conala crop. “The Sky Surfer” (2017): Constructed from retired tools, machine parts and farm scrap sourced throughout rural Western Australia.