A modern interior large wall hung abstract sculpture symbolising Bethlehem steel plant pennsylvania. Post industrial heritage artwork for interior decor statement piece
Close-up of a rusted metal surface with rivets, next to a section of light-colored wood with visible grain, and a white background.
Close-up of a rusty metal surface with multiple rusted bolts and peeling green, red, and blue paint.
Close-up of the inside of a wooden boat hull with a painted metal bottom, showing rust, patina, and rivets.
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Close-up of a weathered sports scoreboard with a rusted metal frame, showing the number 3 in black on a faded blue background.
Close-up of a stack of light-colored wooden planks and an adjacent painted surface with blue and green hues.
Close-up of an abstract painting with shades of green, blue, and brown, mounted on a wooden frame, leaning against a white wall.
Close-up of the back of a vintage speaker with metal and rusty components mounted on a wooden surface with visible wood grain.
A mixed media art piece mounted on a wall, shaped like an elongated oval or surfboard, featuring a rusty, weathered metal surface with painted numbers and abstract designs. A small potted plant is placed on a rustic wooden pedestal below it.

Inspired by the Bethlehem Steel Plant in Pennsylvania, this large wall-mounted abstract sculpture reflects America's industrial past and manufacturing heritage. A hand-carved laminated plywood surround frames an oxidised steel and patinated copper relief, combining organic and geometric forms that reference steel production, shipbuilding, and industrial architecture.

Although appearing aged and weathered, the steel and copper were fabricated from new materials and deliberately oxidised, rusted, and patinated by hand. The surfaces are sealed with lacquer and varnish to preserve the rich textures and colours.

Numbers, letters, rivets, and industrial markings evoke factory buildings, blast furnaces, production zones, and engineering systems. The raised steel relief symbolises the girders that helped build New York's skyline and America's bridges. Graffiti at the base represents the abandonment and decline of once-thriving industrial sites, serving as a tribute to industrial heritage, labour, and the enduring legacy of Bethlehem Steel.