IIW 2023 Welded Art Book

SDG 8 Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all

This SDG involves promoting beneficial and sustainable tourism. This has been defined as tourism which is developed and maintained in an area in such a manner and at such a scale that it remains viable over an infinite period while safeguarding the Earth’s life-support system on which the welfare of current and future generations depend. nExhibit “Kong”n Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) of both mild steel and stainless steel was used. The metal sculpture “Kong,” was started by bending steel rods to form a frame that resembled the profile of a Gorilla. Spoons were cut and welded in to create eye sockets and ears were formed welded and ground into shape.

Layers of welds fill in the space between the rods and then the overall piece is sanded down to an even level. To create realism in the face, beads of welds were carefully placed, layered, and ground down to form lines such as the brow on the gorilla’s face. By spacing welds apart then sanding down the metal brings contrast of light and dark within the steel and creates texture in the sculpture bringing the steel to life. nDimensions of exhibitn 32 cm high x 28 cm wide x 38 cm deep

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Welded Art PHOTOGRAPHIC Exhibition – IIW 2023 Digital Collection