
frailloop
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Biography
Frailloop is Gavins trading name. It is based on the idea that the world is held together by complex, interlinked ecosystems and the Human Race should take care how it uses and abuses them. One weak link or a frail loop, can cause catastrophic failure. Gavin uses as much recycled material as he can. Sometimes that is not possible, however steel is easily recycled and 'new' metal contains recycled elements. (Exact amounts vary depending on expected use).
inspiration
Gavin loves steel. As a medium it can be shaped using his hands, basic tools and a welder. Not many artists would list a sledge hammer and angle grinder as vital tools. Found pieces such as old tools and broken car parts have amazing shapes that should have their life extended.
medium
Gavin works with any metal that will take a weld. these are given a new lease of life as a dragon, or fish, snail or anything else that the shape of the material suggests it should be.
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