Murray the Moose
Murray the Moose

Murray the Moose

Metal Wall Art (ID: A55362)
$480
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Gatski created this moose head entirely from reclaimed metal. The antlers were painted with blue milk paint. The artist hand draws the pattern on the metal with soapstone and cuts it with a hand held plasma cutter. He then hand hammers and arc welds the moose into shape. The head is mounted on a recycled corn planter disk.

The metal is sealed with a water-based enamel. Each head will have subtle variations. They are cut by hand and each piece of metal has slight color differences.

This head can easily be hung with a nail or screw. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
  • Suitable for outdoor use
  • Outdoor temperature range: 0°-100° F
  • Includes protective coating
  • Recommended for enclosed/covered outdoor use only
  • Materials: Steel
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Ben Gatski and Kate Gatski

Ben Gatski and Kate Gatski

Gatski Metal
"We see beauty and inspiration in our surrounding landscape, our rural lifestyle, and the reclaimed. And we want to share that with you. Our home and shop sit at the top of a hill, overlooking forest and fields. We often find ourselves creating pieces based on what we see (or can imagine) before us. We believe in bringing you (our customers) pieces that make you happy and that you can enjoy forever. Each Gatski piece is built to last so it can be a part of your story for a long time to come. "

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

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TMS
Color/Finish: as expected
Scale/Size: as expected
Fantastic!

This unique piece exceeded my expectations. Very well made and shipped super fast!

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Barb A.
Color/Finish: as expected
Scale/Size: as expected
I love Murray!!

He is the cutest thing! I love that he's made from reclaimed scraps of metal :). Whimsical, well constructed, he brings a smile to my face every time I look at him!

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Tinkerbell
??Murray??

??We love Murray!! Very eclectic...so cute!!
Murray reminds us of our frequent trips to
Breckenridge...it's like we've taken home a little
piece with us.

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Cards F.
Unique piece

The most comments I have received were complimentary on the unusual subject matter and the fine quality,