Cat Sculpture by Gail Chavenelle Artist_Tom Kelly Measures approximately 1

Measures approximately 1

After marrying and raising four children

Tom Kelly was destined to become an artist

Hand Puppets are excellent for motor skills

creating the final sculpture

Cat Sculpture by Gail Chavenelle Artist_Tom Kelly Measures approximately 1This self standing stainless steel sculpture is handmade by Gail Chavenelle of Dubuque, Iowa. Beginning with childhood paper dolls, chains, pop out books and greeting cards, I have been intrigued by paper sculpture. I loved the forms but wanted the works to be more permanent. Instead of a sheet of paper, she works with a sheet of metal 20 gauge stainless steel. As with paper sculpture, Gail creates three dimensional images from a flat sheet by folding