Leah Jeffery, an artist based in Hogansville, Georgia, has a unique talent for transforming discarded scrap metal into stunning animal sculptures. Her work, characterized by an industrial aesthetic blended with realistic details, showcases her ability to see the potential in what others might consider trash. The process involves meticulously shaping metal pieces to capture the essence and attitude of various animals, from birds to rabbits. Each sculpture is not only a representation of wildlife but also a statement on recycling and repurposing materials.
Jeffery’s art encourages viewers to find beauty in the unexpected and to appreciate the intricate details that contribute to the whole. Her sculptures range in size and are celebrated for their depth and the way they invite closer inspection, revealing the diverse components they’re composed of.
There is something about taking what was discarded and giving it new life, which intrigues me. The process of finding different metal pieces of “trash” and seeing the potential of it being used in a sculpture and then trying to accurately create a sculpture that captures the life and attitude of an animal is a process that has my mind constantly working. The process is incredibly fun and has me constantly trying to come up with new ways to make pieces or create different features within the sculpture. When all the pieces come together to create the sculpture, I hope to instill depth so that the viewer may see the sculpture as a whole but on closer inspection be able to pick apart the varying odds and ends of the piece.
Leah Jeffery
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