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Recycled Machinery Sculptures by GATSKI METAL
| Ben and Kate Gatski, ages 29 and 31 respectively, posess an uncommon vision--to honor agriculture through art. They established Gatski Metal to design and fabricate unique metal works that express their universal connection to art. Ben and Kate use remnants of agricultural machinery to create funky and enchanting sculptures. They hand select each piece from machinery found on local farms. The process often involves tearing apart very large (car size or bigger) pieces of equipment to get smaller, unique parts for the sculptures. Both Ben and Kate participate in the design process, always aiming for simplicity and uniqueness in form.
Ben and Kate are no strangers to the agricultural world nor to creative pursuits. Ben started his own dairy business at the age of 19. He bought a herd of jersey cows and managed them organically. After earning a degree in Humon Ecology, Kate worked for the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture organizing educational events for farmers featuring organic and sustainable techniques. While Ben and Kate were professionally occupied by agriculture they were informally experimenting with artistic expressions. Their business, Gatski Metal, established in 2004, emerged from this work.
Today, Kate and Ben are developing relationships with individual customers as well as art and craft galleries in the region and beyond. They enjoy making pieces that provide a focal point for outdoor spaces, while symbolizing a legacy of art and agriculture. |
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