Drawing In Molten Metal
Sculptures
Nude series #1
Nude series #2
Nude series #3
Dancing Free
Eagle series #1
Skipping through life
Happy face
Excuse me
Dancing Free
About Zane Pretorius
Born in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe in 1973, I began creating art at age six, inspired by my grandmother. My journey spans sculpture, wood carving, bronze casting, and metalwork—always exploring simplicity and imagination.
My creative path led me from studying sculpture to crafting intricate wood carvings from centuries-old trees, and later to working with wax, resin, and bronze. Welding and metalwork followed naturally, combining technical skill with artistic vision.
Recent Projects
A selection of recent works showcasing the evolving exploration of form, balance, and material. Each piece reflects a commitment to craftsmanship and creativity, offering a glimpse into the studio’s latest commissions and artistic developments.
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Elephant Commission
Material: 39 000 Mild Steel nuts.
Size: 2.5m High x 2.3m Length x 2.1m Depth
Manufacturing Date : March 2025
Placement: Dynarc House Building, Corner of Meade and Courtney Streets, George, South Africa
Status: SOLD
In The Zone
Material: Mild steel nuts. Boiled linseed oil burning.
Size: 1.9m height
Placement: Black Water Lodge Gallery. Buffalo Bay. Garden Route
Status: Available
Male Portrait
Material: Mild steel nuts
Size: 70cm height
Placement: Cabesa Art Gallery Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa
Status: Available
A New Life
Material: Mild steel nuts. 2K varnish.
Size: 40cm height
Placement: Black Waters Lodge Gallery. Buffalo Bay. South Africa
Status: SOLD
The Model
Material: Mild steel nuts
Size: 1.7m height
Placement: Black Waters Lodge Gallery, Buffalo Bay, South Africa
Status: SOLD
Knysna Seahorse Commission
Material: Mild steel nut and powder coating
Size: 1.7m height
Placement: Buffalo Bay. Garden Route. South Africa
Status: SOLD
What I Do
Personal and landmark sculptures – creating striking, bespoke sculptures for public, private, and commercial spaces.
Skills & Techniques
- Sculpting
- Mold Making
- Casting (Bronze, Aluminium, Resin)
- Metal Art Welding & Fabrication
Materials Used
- Plasticine & Clay
- Mild Steel & Stainless Steel Nuts
- Bronze & Aluminium Castings
“As I’ve grown older, I’ve found beauty in simplicity. My art reflects that pursuit – stripping away excess to reveal form, feeling, and space. I like to leave room for the viewer’s imagination, allowing each person to explore their own story within what they see.”
Zane Pretorius
