A local artist designed and fabricated the Horse Sculpture, a project that took hundreds of hours to fabricate. He chose to galvanize the piece after fabrication, and considering it is a hollow structure, worked closely with the galvanizer to ensure the best result with the least modification to the piece. The galvanizer and artist collaborated to develop a plan that involved the least amount of venting and drainage holes – placed in discrete locations.

The artist chose hot-dip galvanizing for two main reasons. First, the sculpture was designed for outdoor display. After hours of fabrication and attention to details, the artist wanted to ensure his work was protected. Hot-dip galvanizing provides long-lasting, low maintenance protection for decades.

Second, the artist believed the hot-dip galvanizing aesthetic highlighted the industrial look of the piece. The zinc coating helped to bring a visually enhancing element to the piece. The combination of longevity and enhanced aesthetics in one coating was the perfect fit for the Horse Sculpture.