It's not often that an artist is able to fully support themselves financially with their artwork alone, but in the case of Stephen Fitz-Gerald's incredible creations, it isn't hard to see how he manages to do just that.
As an extremely talented artist equally capable of producing masterpieces in a variety of different mediums, such as the written word, photography, architectural design and sculpting, Stephen Fitz-Gerald is a veritable jack-of-all-trades.
Where he really shines, however, is in this collection of steel creatures.
Through the use of masterfully manipulated steel and stainless steel, Stephen Fitz-Gerald is able to create sculptures that bring the wild kingdom to life in an unprecedented way. His eagle head is particularly impressive, although each creation also captures a mystery and beauty all its own.
What's Driving This Trend
- Steel Sculpture
- Exploring the artistic potential of steel as a medium for creating lifelike sculptures.
- Multi-medium Artistry
- Showcasing the talents of artists who excel in various creative disciplines, from writing to photography to sculpture.
- Visualizing the Wild Kingdom
- Using sculpture to bring the wonders of the animal kingdom to life in a unique, captivating way.
Who This Affects Most
- Artistic Metalworking
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: exploring new techniques and technologies for manipulating steel and stainless steel in artistic applications.
- Creative Arts Education
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: designing interdisciplinary art programs to foster and support artists with diverse creative talents across multiple mediums.
- Wildlife Conservation and Tourism
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: leveraging the power of lifelike sculpture to raise awareness and funding for wildlife conservation efforts, and enhance the visitor experience at nature reserves and eco-tourism destinations.
