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Current bronze/ceramic sculpture
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Leafy Seadragon

The Leafy seadragon is a bronze sculpture that floats on a block of red gum reminiscing of coral- above a large block of cedar pine. 
​The whole sculpture is about 150 cm high.
Although this gives the feel of a seascape- due to the colours and finishing of the bronze, the sculpture is best of inside. (the colours may fade, and the bronze will need maintenance outside. ) 



This Seadragon will be created as a small series, and each one will be unique- with its own block or frame (can be mounted on the wall as well.)

If you are interested in owning your own Seadragon- contact me and we can discuss the possibilities. 




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 Bronze,  Redgum, Cedar pine block, metal footing. 

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Leafy Seadragon on wood

Leafy seadragon in deeper darker colours giving the impression of the seadragon hiding behind coral in the deep sea.
the wood is placed in a bed of sand ( in resin- weatherproof) in a steel frame.

the frame can easily be placed on raised legs- making it a stand alone sculpture.

this sculpture is happy inside and outside .
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Clydie Chillin' 

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Little Clydie enjoying the sun, or his beautiful block of wood he prefers to lie down on. He is such a friendly fellow.


Clydie currently resides at Monica Art gallery in Sorrento




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Some days you just feel happy ,walking around- you develop a swagger, and everyone sees you are feeling good! 'Great day' is a bird that is happy. Probably because I started making him during covid isolation, but I only really got going when restrictions were lifted and everything felt light again. The original was made in soft wax, then cast in bronze and colourful patinas.

Thanks to Mal Wood Foundry, and THUD design.(Base)

​Photography; Rob Anderson Photography

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Great Day

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Happy Dance 

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Happy Dance is a bird that is clearly overjoyed! Is it because it is a beautiful day? Is it because we are free, and can go where we want? Is is because we are just so lucky - to be in this beautiful country ? Or is it just because? You will know.



Dimensions; 65 x 40 x 40
Bronze, wood

​thanks to Mal Wood foundry
THUD designs for base.


​Photography; Rob Anderson Photography​
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Skyline is a group of three giraffes. Giraffes are amazing creatures that- despite their body shape _ long legs, long necks) actually have the same bone structure as most vertebreas just longer.  With these giraffes I was looking for the limits in the makeup of these parts, while at the same time finding the limits of the material I was working in. 

Skyline as a group is a limited edition of 3/5. The giraffes are also available loose, as single ones. 


Skyline
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LOST

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(25x 30x 50 cm)
Lost is feeling out the end of life but not of hope. Horse and rider are still ready to go on, and roam the world. It is a sensitive description of how we all have felt at some stage during the last years - Lost, but not gone. Just a bit battered- but still ok.



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Drinking Giraffe

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With my Giraffes I was looking for the limits in the material, both wax and bronze. I loved finding how thin I could go in neck and legs, as a personal challenge. It turned out to be pretty challenging to the foundry as well- And, believe me- the foundry did not thank me for that! 
The drinking giraffe is mounted on a block of chocolate elm- a rare wood- and has his drinking hole in the rough bark area of the wood. Base and sculpture go extremely well together. 

Drinking Giraffe can be part of a group, or can be a sculpture on its own. 


Drinking Giraffe is a prize winner in 3 shows. 

20x25x20cm. Drinking and standing Giraffe
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Getting up
Earthenware, glaze, custom made base.
This horse likes to live indoors.
​$ 220
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Crazy Birds; Moody Rooster

The moody rooster may look a bit gruff, he is actually quite a nice fellow. He would love to find a spot in your garden an guard it for you. He might even find you some nice tidbits...

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Shy Guy
​Stoneware
Loves to live outside, or indoors

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Lazy afternoon
stoneware,glaze

Likes lazing in the sun.
$200
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Crazy birds ; Toyik

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This crazy bird will love to live in your garden.

Made from Stoneware grogged clay, he is strong enough to withstand the elements, and brighten up your day!


​ currently at Mica grange gardens


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Pooped
Stoneware
Is at home anywhere.

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Gumleaves
White Raku- stoneware- glaze. 

$165
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That's quite ballsy!
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BRT and glaze. These balls are loose so you can have endless pleasure rearranging them to your liking!  Birds can choose their favourite ball to bath from.

​$165
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A little timid, this lady would love to find a safe space in your haven-  preferably a bit hidden...

BRT, underglaze, glaze. 

$185


Crazy birds; Happy chick

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