MOLLY SPAIN
New Collection: Bulwark Wall Sculptures
Gesture. Form. Energy.
Bring art into your space with Molly Spain’s striking wall sculptures made from steel finished with a sensorial rust patina. Drawing from an art practice exploring ritual iconography and abstract gestures, these works serve as contemporary relics. Every sculpture is a sophisticated intervention, offering a bold yet nuanced presence.
Experience the perfect balance of craftsmanship, style, and convenience. Crafted to be both accessible and impactful, each sculpture ships flat and is easy to assemble — making high-end, gallery-quality art a seamless addition to your home or office.
Elevate your walls with art that tells a story, while offering you the ease of installation and affordability.
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Each measure approximately 16” high x 7” wide x 3.5” deep. Made with 1/4” steel, featuring a rust patina and clear coat.
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Molly Spain’s Bulwark wall sculptures are made in Des Moines, Iowa. Please reach out to siobhan@make-hay.com to discuss ordering wholesale quantities and any questions.
Molly will be offering these to the public at Des Moines Arts Festival June 27-29, 2025 and Crested Butte Arts Festival August 1-3, 2025. Reach Molly directly at spain.molly@gmail.com.
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This current Bulwark collection is being offered at $350 retail for each sculpture. Contact siobhan@make-hay.com.
Horned Hope I, 2025
Horned Hope II, 2025
Horned Hope III, 2025
Robed, 2025
Listen Up, 2025
Easy step-by-step instructions
Packaged, with instruction tag
Wall sculpture parts include screws and anchors
Use level to mark screw locations
Assemble in minutes once initial pieces are mounted
Listen Up, 2025 - installation side view
About Molly
Fine artist and designer, Molly possesses a wealth of creative power and ingenuity. Her portfolio reflects her care for elemental yet sophisticated sculptural style inspired by history and travel.
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Molly Spain studied at Slade School of Fine Art - University College London and at Iowa State University before receiving her BAFA from University of New Mexico. During her time at UNM, outdoor studio classes exposed her to the sculptural landscapes of the desert southwest and influenced her art focus in structure, history and travel. Molly’s art has been published in DSM Magazine, The Guardian, and The Atlantic’s CityLab. In 2021, she completed 'Critical Mass,' a painting that covers the entire exterior of the 5-story Mainframe Studios building in downtown Des Moines. She has exhibited at Olson Larsen Gallery, Grand View University, Polk County Heritage Gallery, Mainframe Studios, and additional locations in Des Moines, Santa Fe and Taos. Molly’s art is collected by Hubbell Realty, Des Moines Metro Opera, Surety Hotel, St. Kilda, and by numerous other public and private clients throughout the U.S.
Instagram: @mollyspain