 | BRONZE 'SKULLPTURE' SERIES |
| BRONZE 'SKULLPTURE' SERIES |
"These skullptures remind me of miniature Henry Moores." Gerald L. Kortello, Artist
"Your skullptures are spectacular ... they really are unique and beautiful." Barbara Lukwinski, Bronze and Patination Artist and Instructor
"Wicked! ... these skulls are awesome." Leila Shahin, Art Lover
"Just as a fossil uncovered does not mean death, but is an evidence of life, Shane Wilson, Sculptor
If you are interested in the process involved in the creation of bronze sculpture, click on the 'making bronze' link above. You will find a lengthy series of pictures and comments detailing the mold making, casting and carving processes that went into the making of the 'Skullpture Series'.
In 2007, the Haines Junction Permanent Art Collection acquired the 'Skullpture Series' (as a donation in full by the artist), and will mount the series permanently in the beautiful St. Elias Convention Centre, which overlooks the majestic Auriol Range of the St. Elias Mountains within Kluane National Park, Haines Junction, Yukon. A preliminary unveiling took place on Canada Day, July 1, 2008. Shane flew to the Yukon for the occasion, courtesy of the Municipality of Haines Junction. The Westmark Whitehorse provided accommodation while he was in Whitehorse. M
SKULLPTURE DONATION: UNVEILED JULY 1, 2008
The 'Skullpture Series' bronze skulls are all hand carved after the casting process, in a fashion similar to my antler, bone and ivory carvings. The first 14 skulls were cast at Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta, during the Summer Series program in 2003. The carving and patination process has since taken 4 years to complete.
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Norquay, Saskatchewan, 2007
Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2007
Fort McMurray, Alberta, 2007
this Skullpture Series is meant to reflect the architecture of being alive."
Nanaimo, British Columbia, 2008
CKRW - The Rush, Whitehorse: News Item by Tanya Blakney, July 3, 2008
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HUMAN 1 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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HUMAN 2 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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GRIZZLY 1 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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GRIZZLY 2 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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BLACK BEAR 1 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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BLACK BEAR 2 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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WOLF 1 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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WOLF 2 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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SEAL 1 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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SEAL 2 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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LARGE WOLVERINE 1 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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LARGE WOLVERINE 2 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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SMALL WOLVERINE 1 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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SMALL WOLVERINE 2 2003-2007 Carved Bronze on a Black Granite Base Life Size
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