Leigh Shersby - Artist Biography
Leigh Shersby is a self‑taught metal sculpture artist based in the Shire of Northam WA, whose work transforms reclaimed steel into expressive forms inspired by nature and community. His practice often highlights the character and presence of Australia’s native species, inviting viewers to consider their relationship with the natural world. Founder of Howling Wolf Creations, he has earned multiple Australian Rustic Farm Art Awards, including the 2025 Main and People’s Choice for Bluey. His works appear in public and private collections, including the Wooroloo Bushfire Art Trail in the Shire of Mundaring.
As his body of work continues to evolve, Leigh remains committed to exploring the expressive possibilities of steel and the stories embedded within reclaimed materials. His sculptures stand as testaments to transformation—of objects, of landscapes, and of the creative process itself.
Some of my Howling Wolf Creations
Bluey - 2025
Based in the hills I am surrounded by the natural environment which provides continuous influence & motivation for my artwork using recycled metal. Perth Hills has rich heritage...the historical Eastern Railway line from the 1880's and the unique wildlife found along the way. The Splendid Wren is a synonymous icon of the Perth Hills. Admired for its luminous colouring and frolicking antics of the bush. It brings contrasting razzle-dazzle to the forest! Perched proudly on an old pick tool with slice of railway track celebrates this Hills heritage fusion of the historic railway and our iconic avian superhero.
Squawky Hollow - 2025
Materials Used: Recycled scrap metal, tool and machinery parts.
My artwork is inspired by my passion and admiration for our unique Australian native fauna & flora. Wildlife and habitat conservation is close to my heart therefore it was an instinctive process that my sculpture ‘Squawky Hollow’ would represent a perspective that reflects the challenges faced by nature in relation to devastating bushfires.
In the southwest of Western Australia there are three species of threatened black cockatoos: Baudin’s cockatoo (Zanda baudinii), Carnaby’s cockatoo (Zanda latirostris) and forest red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii naso).
These majestic birds nest in the natural hollows of mature Eucalyptus trees which take more than 120 years to develop hollows that are a suitable size.
When bushfires or tree clearing decimate the natural habitat of the land these birds lose vital food sources and mature tree havens which are essential to facilitate breeding, nesting and population growth.
For these vulnerable and threatened bird species to rise out of the ashes they need our attention, consideration and help.
The Black Cockatoos are the spirit of our sky and forests, and their future is in our hands if we dare to care enough to make a difference to ensure their survival in an ever changing and challenging environment.
Outback Jack / Shoo Fly Shoo! - 2024
Behold…get ready for the great Australian bush fly tip welcome. Don the Aussie cork hat, keep the cakehole closed and prepare to disembark the vehicle. The challenge is on to unload the trailer before driving off and counting how many flies managed to enter the cabin to hitch a ride with you on the journey home, Shoo fly, shoo.
Squawky Hollow - 2022
Affectionately known as Charlie the Cockatoo!
Fabricated from scrap metal, horseshoes, chain, garden hoe & Jarrah timber.
A tribute to our endangered Black Cockatoos and the importance of tree hollows & natural habit conservation
Flash back to 2022, this is where my creative metal sculpture artist journey began.
I sought a creative outlet and discovered metal sculpture through a weekend workshop. The process proved transformative, revealing a natural aptitude and offering a deeply grounding, restorative creative practice
