As one of the most two common metal Large City Sculptures, there are some strengths and weaknesses of these two kinds of materials. If you want to make a choice between the two, you need to conduct a comprehensive analysis based on city Sculpture features, budget and design as well as showing periods. Here we offer some details for your reference.
Generally speaking, aluminum sculptures are cast and can have more details, but the color is relatively single. Aluminum sculpture are lightweight. Although its appearance is not as rich as that of bronze, and it cannot form a colorful luster with the help of external forces. If it is exposed to the outdoors for a long time, it will also be oxidized. Aluminum statue will be much lighter than other materials like bronze, cement and concrete, wood, and resin. On the other hand, less weight also means it’s safer to carry during a move, both for the movers and your artwork, making it easier to protect your investment.
While modern stainless steel sculpture is absolutely durable, no matter what the environment is, it will not undergo any corrosion and changes. At the same time, stainless steel is also very strong with a good gloss. But relatively speaking, the price of stainless steel sculptures will be higher than that of aluminum sculptures.
Stainless steel sculptures are mostly forged with rich surface treatment methods and many possibilities. It is now easier to process them into different shapes, and then vacuum-plate titanium on the surface, which can make stainless steel sculptures a more exquisite appearance. With its high-grade quality, sculpture affects people’s senses in an all-round way. Therefore, these sculptures are mostly placed in large squares, parks, and enterprises.