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Ben Gatski and Kate Gatski
Gatski Metal
Ben and Kate Gatski are self-taught artists who love using simple tools to make handmade, authentic pieces of art. They live and work on a hilltop in rural Pennsylvania. There, they handcraft sculpture and furniture with reclaimed materials (weathered steel and barn wood) and raise their three children. They established Gatski Metal in 2003.
Ben and Kate collect raw materials from scraps yards and other assorted junk piles. They work together to imagine and create unique pieces of art. Ben builds the pieces in the shop, using mostly hand-held cutters, hammers, a roller and a welder. Kate assists with the designing process, and shares their art with the world. They are a true husband and wife team.
Ben began welding at the age of thirteen, when he was given a welder by his father. He began experimenting with welding pieces of farm equipment together. At the age of nineteen, he was building small birds and other sculptures for family friends. He has been creating artwork ever since. Aside from a vocational welding short course, he is entirely self taught.
Customer Reviews
I got this for a small but prominent space just inside the entrance of my bedroom. This is the the first thing one sees as one comes up the stairs in my house. It just makes me feel good every time I pass by it. It is quite heavy and has an industrial feel to it (it could seriously hurt somebody so don't get it if you're looking to put something above your bed!). However, once it's on the wall you can see that the industrial textures add to its elegance and simplicity. I'm really taken with it. My three teenaged sons approve, too. And, you get what you pay for - the quality is fantastic.
I love this piece, as it is a unique piece, and adds a lot to my living room décor. When it came out of the box, it had a peculiar smell, due to the varnish; but that went away after a few weeks. Definitely worth it!
This sunflower is amazing! So beautifully crafted and has some real weight to it. We hung it above our bedroom doors and it makes me so happy to look at it. I see years of enjoyment ahead! Makes me want another piece of theirs!
