This one-of-a-kind Kraken steel sculpture is more than metal. It is a story forged in fire by artist Jeremy Werkheiser, capturing the raw power of the legendary sea monster in solid welded steel. Each tentacle coils with lifelike curves and 2,542 individually applied scales, creating motion frozen in time. Nearly 500 documented hours were invested in shaping, welding, and finishing this award-winning piece.
The Kraken has been professionally appraised at $45,000 and later earned recognition as a SkillsUSA National Podium Sculpture. With its build process fully documented from start to finish and its place in the history of competition secured, this sculpture carries a provenance that makes it not just art, but a collector’s legacy.
There is only one Kraken like this in the world. Even if another is ever created, it will not be this Kraken — the original, the first of its kind, the one that reached the podium. That rarity alone makes it a true centerpiece for serious collectors of fine metal art, maritime legend, and fantasy sculpture.
This is not décor. It is fine art, designed to last for generations and valued for both craftsmanship and story.
• Handmade from solid welded steel
• Nearly 500 logged build hours and 2,542 individual scales
• Forged primarily using GMAW (MIG) welding techniques
• Approximate size: 18" x 12" x 18"
• Protective finish to resist rust and preserve fine detail
• Weight: 83.6 lbs.
• Full build process documented from beginning to end
• Recognized as a SkillsUSA National Podium Sculpture (2025)
• Proudly made in the USA by artist Jeremy Werkheiser
Collector’s Note: With its appraisal, award history, and singular nature, the Kraken’s true collector’s value stands well beyond standard sculpture pricing.
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