Tread Sculptures

Tread Sculptures Tim Read is a sculptor who reclaims and recycles metal into beautiful pieces of art. His work always
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Whether as a person or a piece of scrap-metal, Tim Read would say,

"The past does not determine your future." Tim has been creating art from old metal for years now and often interlaces it with glass creations by Rob Hayley and drawings by Linda MacAulay

Tread Sculptures Studio is a workshop and outdoor gallery nestled along the Yarra River on the northern outskirts of Melbourne. All of Tim's ar

t, and his studio, can be viewed and purchased at the Bend of Isles property by appointment (0405101001). The Sculpture Trail contains many fine examples of Tim's art and is a relaxing, and often inspiring walk where you can choose from a large selection of varied pieces. To find out more information, to view pieces for sale or to find out about commissioned art go to http://treadsculptures.com.au/

31/05/2026

Serenity Fire Pit

Fresh from the studio and enjoying a final product test before heading to its new home in Dalby, Queensland later this week.

There’s something satisfying about seeing a piece come to life with its first fire before it begins the next chapter of its journey.

20/05/2026

The ancient Greek sun god Helios was said to carry the sun across the sky in a chariot of fire.

There’s something about this piece that feels tied to that idea.

The rings started out as a gear from a 15-tonne tower crane — caked in grease and never meant to be seen, let alone turned into something like this. Pulling the two apart, cleaning them up, and bringing them back together again was a solid job.

The base has its own story too — a 160kg gear from a decommissioned concrete plant.

It was heavy, dirty work from start to finish, but seeing it now, lit and doing its thing, makes every bit of that effort worth it.

05/05/2026

Fresh from the studio the incredible weather over the last couple of weeks has meant that flowers are still popping up at Tread Sculptures!

Built over a week in between everything else.
All reclaimed steel and glass.

I never get tired of working with old materials—
the past doesn’t define what they become next.

01/05/2026

‘Eternal’

I was sent this video from a client the other day, and it’s always good seeing a piece a bit further down the track.

This one’s really settled in.

Six spiralling glass vessels set through intersecting steel rings, with water stepping its way down from the top. Around it, the garden’s grown in—planting through the rock, sky gardens sitting quietly behind, everything starting to feel like it belongs together.

And then there’s this moment…

A sulphur-crested cockatoo perched right at the top, drinking straight from the spout, while the glass floats below turn and gently clink.

That’s the part you can’t design.

There’s a point where a piece stops being something you’ve made and starts becoming part of a place—and even part of the rhythm of what’s already there.

Nice to see this one doing exactly that.

22/04/2026

Making Tracks Birdbath
Breakaway Basin – Blue

A 1.3 metre glass basin, hand-formed with a shell finish and suspended within reclaimed excavator chain.

There’s a shift in it—from movement to stillness. From something that once travelled across the ground to something that now holds water and reflects the sky.

Hand-formed glass. Reclaimed steel.

What once moved earth now comes to rest, circling still water.

20/04/2026

The Mandala has found a new home—set in the middle of the driveway, looking out over the studio, house and garden.
Up on its perch, it catches the light differently as the day moves.
Nice to have it watching over things.

The ChancellorMaking characters is one of my sculptural sweet spots—using reclaimed steel to bring personality into form...
16/04/2026

The Chancellor

Making characters is one of my sculptural sweet spots—using reclaimed steel to bring personality into form. An owl was one of the first sculptures I ever made, and I’ve kept one close ever since.

This one… he’s different.

There’s a sense of rank about him. Composed. In control. Like he’s seen enough to not need to prove anything.

But there’s something else there too.
A darker edge.
The kind of presence that doesn’t ask for respect—just quietly expects it.

Built from reclaimed steel, The Chancellor carries a weight that goes beyond the material. A past life, reshaped into something that feels like it’s always been watching.

No fanfare. No noise.
Power, when it’s real, tends to be quiet.

First Prize — Estate DivisionMelbourne International Flower and Garden ShowAssociation of Sculptors of Victoria exhibiti...
25/03/2026

First Prize — Estate Division
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Association of Sculptors of Victoria exhibition

Rob and I are absolutely wrapped to be awarded this prize for ‘Mandala’ in such a strong field of work.

Always nice when something that felt good to make connects with people.

A bit of a nervous drive bumping in at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show for the Association of Sculpto...
21/03/2026

A bit of a nervous drive bumping in at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show for the Association of Sculptors Victoria’s annual exhibition.

The show runs from this Wednesday through to Sunday.

I’ll be around the exhibition most of the time, so if you’re heading in, come and say hi.

I finally got around to lighting up a couple of our water features.they look very dramatic! These photos are unedited no...
11/12/2025

I finally got around to lighting up a couple of our water features.
they look very dramatic! These photos are unedited no AI.

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