The source.

“Art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life.” - Pablo Picasso

 

Wayne has been creating sculptural pieces for seventeen years. Originally from Zimbabwe, Wayne came to Australia in 1987. His focus turned from wrought iron work to sculptural pieces when he co-founded the Whalebone Gallery in the victorian sea side town of Port Fairy over fifteen years ago.

 

Wayne's style has developed over time and with his experience in recent years with engineering management has gained a vast knowledge of the structural ability of metal and an understanding of it's versatile nature. With a deep value in recycling and promoting the impurities within discarded metals, Wayne has been able to assemble organic forms with a natural approach of which enhances the recycled metals.

 

Stone and wood are incorporated into specific designs for their natural quality to balance out the often rigid and harsh appearance of metal. The variance of texture ofrr these two elements change the energy of pieces and diversify aspects to the overall sculpture. 

 

Wayne has exhibied his pieces in Port Fairy, Warrnambool, The Grampians, and Daylesford over the last two decades. His sculptures have been purchased across Australia and Internationally, to cafes, restaurants, bars, community gardens and street art. 

 

Wayne now resides in the Grampians near Halls Gap. His work shop views the spectacular northern mountain range, enabling endless inspiration and an open canvas to explore his ideas.