Artist: Roberto Vaccaro
Title: Gale Force
technique: Golfclubs/ Brass / Wood
Size: 28x17x65 cm, weighs around 12 kg
Edition: 1/1, unique piece
Gale Force is a commanding falcon sculpture by Roberto Vaccaro, meticulously handcrafted from golf clubs and brass. With bold precision, the artist captures the raptor’s aerodynamic form, piercing gaze, and dynamic energy — as if suspended in mid-flight.
Each element — from the curves of the clubs to the warm sheen of brass — is artfully arranged to echo the falcon’s natural contours, creating a striking interplay of motion and stillness. The polished metal contrasts elegantly with the sculpture’s wooden base, lending balance and sophistication.
A one-of-a-kind creation, Gale Force exemplifies Vaccaro’s signature style: transforming familiar materials into timeless works of art. Powerful and poised, it stands as a symbol of focus, freedom, and sculptural mastery.
Roberto Vaccaro (born in 1991) is a South African metal sculptor known for his bold and expressive creations that fuse industrial strength with organic form.
Since beginning his artistic journey in 2009, Vaccaro has developed a distinctive visual language through his mastery of metal — bending, welding, and shaping raw material into sculptures that seem to pulse with life.
His works often explore contrasts: strength and fragility, permanence and transformation, chaos and control. Drawing inspiration from nature, motion, and the human spirit, Vaccaro’s sculptures transcend their material origins, inviting viewers to experience both the power and poetry of metal in motion.
