THREE large wooden sculptures developed by Millicent artists Anthony and Hatty Martin have been delivered to Kangaroo Island as part of a commissioned art project.
The large sculptures – all above two-metres high – took four months for the artists to complete with inspiration drawn from Henri Matisse’s Dance painting from the early 1900s.
According to Ms Martin, the commissioned piece was originally going to be 12 sculptures but a change of heart by the client has resulted in the final figure of three.
“They are considering putting an animal theme into it as well,” Ms Martin said.
“The response from the client was exciting and they still have not decided where they are going to be placed exactly so they are sitting at a caravan park at the moment.”
Ms Martin said finding the right shaped pieces of wood was a challenge.
“The bark then had to be stripped off and there was quite a lot of sanding,” Ms Martin said.
“We also had to concrete the sculptures feet because lots of the land over there is sandy so they need to be able to stay there.”
Ms Martin said attaching the arms to the sculpture was also a difficult process.
“These projects are fun to start with but by the time we get to the end we just want them to be finished,” she said.
“But it is always good fun to deliver them.”
The works had been finished in special resin and marine clears so they are able to cope with weather changes.
The artists will also deliver a four-metre long seat to Murray Bridge this month.
