The Last Stand

Caine Scott is a Blacksmith artist who uses reclaimed steel to explore iconic Australian imagery. The Last Stand reimagines the legendary outlaw figure Ned Kelly in hand-fabricated iron, complete with dual revolvers and a distinctive helmet visor. By shaping heavy industrial metal into a folk-hero silhouette, the piece reflects how mid-20th-century mythologies and historical tales continue to hold a firm place in modern popular culture. The sculpture stands as a bold, humorous, and provocative tribute to defiance, heritage, and eighty years of enduring Australian legend