Sculpture
New Work
SPIRIT RAVEN VESSEL
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Throughout human history, the raven has been a powerful symbol
and a popular subject in mythology and folklore. These large,
intelligent birds have been associated with omens, death, world creation
and are always seen as cunning tricksters.
A version of a legend from the indigenous tribes of the Pacific
Northwest says that raven was originally white but was turned black
from soot when he flew through the smoke-hole of the Great Spirit's
home and stole light. Just as the White Buffalo and other white
animal totems take on unique spiritual powers, the White Raven has
been revered by humans all over the world. In this version of a Native American creation story, White Raven left the spirit world with a
pebble in his beak, which he accidently dropped - this pebble
became the created world.
Dimensions: 22" x 15" x 13"
NEITHER FISH NOR FOWL
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At first glance this is a whimsical piece - choose your own story...
However, I had in mind a comment on how we have all seen ourselves, at one time or another, as not fitting into social groups
or perceived norms. In all-weather gear, this individual is steering through uncharted waters in a craft outfitted for
any foreseeable necessity.
Dimensions: 15.5"h x 15"w x 10"d
A STEP INTO THE WIND
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The inspiration for this piece comes from a quote by Henry Ford...
"When everything seems to be against you,
remember that an airplane takes off against the wind".
This young raven is contemplating his first flight, hesitant, but facing into the wind, all the while knowing that eventually he must trust his newly fledged wings to carry him into the air. We all face into the wind, often many times in our lives.That first step is the most difficult, but it is the only road to confidence and freedom.
Dimensions: 48"h x 18"w x 10"d
ESCAPE GOATS
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Goats are fascinating subjects for sculpture. Their bony bodies and exuberant athleticism tend to make the manipulation of clay a delightful experience.
Since I do love punning, this piece lent itself very well to a bit of fun.
Dimensions: 15"h x 12"w x 8"d
POSTCARDS FROM THE PAST
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I have always been fascinated by petroglyphs that are etched into stone walls all over the Southwest - in fact, throughout the world.
In this piece I chose a few images that I found in travels through Utah and Arizona. I created each one in wax which was then cast directly into bronze without the middle step of mold making.
Thus, this is a one-of-a-kind piece.
Dimensions: 27"h x 17"w x 6"d
CRESCENDO
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This piece is centered around a retired French horn. I like utilizing found objects in my work. This horn was languishing in a
dusty corner of a shop selling
used items and I knew at once that
I would find a use for it. The
idea didn't come right away, it took
some time to find just the right base,
but once that happened everything
fell into place. It's meant to be
joyful - I hope you can
hear the music, too.
Dimensions: 33"h x 22"w x 20"d