Big Catfish. This Big Catfish steampunk sculpture had been on my mind for quite some time. The idea came to me when I found two chrome Harley-Davidson fenders in a scrap yard. The wide, curved rear fender immediately reminded me of a catfish’s open mouth. I started imagining the sculpture right there and then.
As I brought the various parts together, the idea gradually took shape. The result is a large, distinctive catfish with an elegant form and plenty of character.
But this is no ordinary catfish! It is as old as I am, and its eyesight is not particularly good – especially in its right eye. I think this little imperfection gives it even more personality and adds a touch of humour to this one-of-a-kind creation.
This Big Catfish steampunk sculpture is a good example of how an unexpected shape found in a scrap yard can inspire an entirely new character.
Materials:
Body – parts of a washing machine drum.
Tail – a bicycle lamp housing and part of an antique washboard.
Fins – heads of golf irons.
Head – part of a Harley-Davidson rear fender, a chrome fruit bowl, a ladle, a hubcap and a furniture handle.
Dimensions: 45 × 25 × 100 cm
Weight: 6 kg
Year: 2020
Price: €1500
