Kingfisher by Julie Grose, Steel, 155 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 110 cm deep, Unique.

Kingfisher by Julie Grose is a unique steel sculpture bursting with colour and movement. Standing 155 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 110 cm deep, it immediately grabs attention with its bold form and vibrant presence.

The sculpture shows a kingfisher in flight, wings spread wide as it clutches a freshly caught fish in its beak. Julie Grose builds the bird’s form from corrugated metal, using the ridges to give the body striking texture. She paints the surface in vivid tones, which capture the kingfisher’s natural brilliance and bring the piece to life.

Beneath the bird, carefully cut holes in the steel create the effect of splashing water. These pierced details suggest the instant the kingfisher dives and strikes, claws breaking the surface and droplets leaping upward. This detail gives the scene drama and immediacy, drawing the viewer straight into the action.

The combination of strong steel and delicate shaping shows Grose’s ability to balance power with grace. At the same time, the bold colours and lively composition add joy and playfulness. Whether you place it in a garden, beside water, or as an interior focal point, Kingfisher by Julie Grose celebrates wildlife with energy, texture, and a vivid sense of motion.