The JK Exclusive Collection
Iron Leviathan
The name "The Iron Leviathan" carries a strong, layered meaning: Iron reflects the ship’s solid construction from steel, copper, and brass — materials symbolic of strength, endurance, and industrial craftsmanship. Leviathan is a word from ancient mythology (especially biblical texts) meaning a giant sea creature, often representing immense power, mystery, and awe. Over time, "leviathan" has come to symbolize anything massive and formidable.
So together, The Iron Leviathan suggests a colossal, unstoppable mechanical force — a ship both ancient in spirit and futuristic in design, commanding respect like a mythic beast of the seas, but born from metal and steam rather than flesh and bone.
The Mind Within
Forged from fragments of steel, The Mind Within embodies the quiet strength of human thought, a mosaic of reflection, intuition, and experience. The face, emerging from concentric rings of metal, symbolizes consciousness expanding beyond its physical form.
Each welded piece represents a fragment of memory or understanding, collectively shaping the wisdom that defines us. In stillness and steel, Kotze captures the tension between intellect and emotion, reminding the viewer that true wisdom is not born from certainty, but from the courage to explore the depths of one’s own mind.
Facets of being
“Facets of Being” is a striking meditation on transformation and identity. Made from concrete and clad in reflective steel fragments, the face emerges as both whole and fractured, serene yet complex.
Each hexagonal piece captures light differently, echoing the layered dimensions of human existence... our memories, struggles, and evolving selves. The sculpture stands as a mirror to the viewer, inviting reflection on the multiplicity within every individual: the seen and unseen, the broken and the healed, the many facets that together form our being.
Moments of ease
Crafted from repurposed metal pieces, Moments of Ease captures a rare stillness in a world of constant motion. This reclining female figure, with its smooth yet industrial texture, reflects a quiet confidence and inner peace.
Through precise angles and softened curves, artist Joggie Kotze conveys the essence of contentment—where strength rests gracefully, and form meets feeling.
The sculpture invites viewers to pause and embrace their own moments of ease, even amid life’s raw and rugged edges.
News Stand
"News Stand" by Joggie Kotze is a striking metal sculpture that captures a timeless moment of quiet reflection. Crafted from meticulously arranged steel fragments, the piece depicts a man standing casually with legs crossed, absorbed in the pages of a newspaper.
The faceless figure invites viewers to see themselves in the scene, symbolizing the universal human pursuit of knowledge, awareness, and connection to the world’s unfolding stories. Blending industrial strength with contemplative stillness, News Stand is both a celebration of everyday rituals and a reminder of the enduring power of information in shaping our lives.