Title: Fortified Artist: David Groenjes Medium: Reclaimed Metal Sculpture Dimensions: 28” L × 14” W × 79” H Price: $18,000 Availability: Original Artwork
Product Description:
Powerful, watchful, and built like a fortress, Fortified is a striking reclaimed metal sculpture by David Groenjes that transforms forgotten industrial materials into an extraordinary work of wildlife art.
Standing an impressive 79 inches tall, this one-of-a-kind sculpture features a meticulously constructed bobcat perched atop a towering industrial form. Groenjes uses reclaimed steel, gears, springs, chains, perforated metal, hardware, and salvaged mechanical components to create an animal that feels both ruggedly mechanical and remarkably alive.
The name Fortified fits the piece perfectly. Look closely and the individual pieces begin to reveal themselves—gears become facial features, springs form powerful legs, and pieces of machinery take on an entirely new purpose.
Natural rust, aged steel, weld marks, and original patinas are intentionally preserved throughout, giving the sculpture layers of color, texture, and history. Every angle reveals another unexpected detail.
Known for his ability to see possibility in discarded materials, Groenjes creates sculptures that reward a closer look. Fortified is no exception—part wildlife sculpture, part industrial engineering, and entirely one of a kind.
Available exclusively through Ian Russell Gallery in Prescott, Arizona
