Tasmanian couple crafts 3-metre soldier sculpture from 1200 steel pieces
Tasmanian artists spend six months building 3-metre soldier sculpture from 1200 steel pieces to honour Anzacs.
Karin and Michael Gethin of Tassie Metal Art spent six months building a soldier sculpture named Sergeant Paul. The figure stands three metres tall, weighs about half a tonne and is made from 1200 pieces of Australian made Corten steel.
Sergeant Paul was erected two days before Remembrance Day beside their workshop. The Gethins consulted Veterans' Association members to get the uniform and hat right, reflecting a World War I soldier.
The sculpture depicts a standard drill movement used by cenotaph guards. Launceston RSL officials praised it as an excellent example of community commemoration.
Though the couple has no military service background, they wanted to honour what service personnel have done for the country. The sculpture is available for public viewing and has drawn significant attention on social media.
- 3 metres
- Height
- half a tonne
- Weight
- 1200
- Steel pieces
- 6 months
- Construction time
Why it mattersHandcrafted tributes like this keep Anzac memory alive and show how individuals can honour service meaningfully.
AustraliaTasmanian communities now have a major new Anzac memorial to visit; the sculpture is viewable from Gravelly Beach Road.
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