'Skullpture Series - Moose: Gaia, 2009' (In Case) by Shane Wilson (carved bronze antler sculpture)
November 20, 2009 Categories: Gaia | Skullpture Series
The final sculpture in the Skullpture Series, Gaia, has been installed in its permanent home in the custom made display cases in the St Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction, Yukon.
The unveiling will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2009, during a community celebration of Haines Junction's 25th year of incorporation as a municipality.
(moose antler bronze skull carving, moose antler bronze skull sculpture)
The unveiling will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2009, during a community celebration of Haines Junction's 25th year of incorporation as a municipality.
(moose antler bronze skull carving, moose antler bronze skull sculpture)
'Skullpture Series - Moose: Gaia, 2009' (Finished) by Shane Wilson (carved bronze antler sculpture)
LINKS: Gaia - Complete Work in Progress Video
(moose antler bronze skull carving, moose antler bronze skull sculpture)
(moose antler bronze skull carving, moose antler bronze skull sculpture)
'Self Portrait, 2009' (Finished) by Shane Wilson (carved musk oxen skull on jade base)
November 15, 2009 Categories: Self Portrait | Portfolio Images
LINKS: Self Portrait - Complete Work in Progress Video
(musk oxen horn bronze skull carving, musk oxen horn bronze skull sculpture)
(musk oxen horn bronze skull carving, musk oxen horn bronze skull sculpture)
'Skullpture Series - Black Bear 1, 2007' by Shane Wilson (carved bronze sculpture)
September 01, 2007 Categories: Skullpture Series | Portfolio Images
(bronze carving, carved bronze sculpture)
'Skullpture Series - Seal 2, 2007' by Shane Wilson (carved bronze sculpture)
September 01, 2007 Categories: Skullpture Series | Portfolio Images
(bronze carving, carved bronze sculpture)
'Skullpture Series - Small Wolverine 1, 2007' by Shane Wilson (carved bronze sculpture)
September 01, 2007 Categories: Skullpture Series | Portfolio Images
(bronze carving, carved bronze sculpture)
'Skullpture Series - Human 1, 2007' by Shane Wilson (carved bronze sculpture)
September 01, 2007 Categories: Skullpture Series | Portfolio Images
(bronze carving, carved bronze sculpture)
'Skullpture Series - Human 2, 2007' by Shane Wilson (carved bronze sculpture)
September 01, 2007 Categories: Skullpture Series | Portfolio Images
(bronze carving, carved bronze sculpture)
'Skullpture Series - Grizzly 2, 2007' by Shane Wilson (carved bronze sculpture)
September 01, 2007 Categories: Skullpture Series | Portfolio Images
(bronze carving, carved bronze sculpture)
'Skullpture Series - Black Bear 2, 2007' by Shane Wilson (carved bronze sculpture)
September 01, 2007 Categories: Skullpture Series | Portfolio Images
(bronze carving, carved bronze sculpture)
'Skullpture Series' by Shane Wilson
May 06, 2009 Categories: Skullpture Series | Portfolio Images
Skullpture Series, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls) - Artist Statement
"Just as a fossil uncovered is evidence of life, so too, this carved bronze Skullpture Series reflects the architecture of being alive."
Shane Wilson
Skullpture Series - Black Bear 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Grizzly 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Human 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Large Wolverine 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Seal 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Small Wolverine 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Wolf 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
(bronze skullpture carving, bronze skull sculpture)
"Just as a fossil uncovered is evidence of life, so too, this carved bronze Skullpture Series reflects the architecture of being alive."
Shane Wilson
Skullpture Series - Black Bear 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Grizzly 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Human 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Large Wolverine 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Seal 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Small Wolverine 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
Skullpture Series - Wolf 1 and 2, 2007 by Shane Wilson (carved bronze skulls)
(bronze skullpture carving, bronze skull sculpture)
'Yukon Seasons' (Right Moose Antler - Phase 14) by Shane Wilson
May 15, 2003 Categories: Yukon Seasons | Portfolio Images
In this phase the bushes, rear of the lower bear, the salmon in its mouth and the water have all been cleaned up and finalized.
LINKS: In Progress Slide Show - Right Antler
(moose antler skull carving, moose antler skull sculpture)
'Yukon Seasons' (Left Moose Antler - Phase 14) by Shane Wilson
June 29, 2003 Categories: Yukon Seasons | Portfolio Images
In this final phase, the ice fog has been cleaned up and the tips have been reduced to match the right side.
LINKS: In Progress Slide Show - Left Antler
(moose antler skull carving, moose antler skull sculpture)
'Yukon Seasons' (Moose Skull - Phase 14) by Shane Wilson
June 24, 2003 Categories: Yukon Seasons | Portfolio Images
In this view, you can see the entire skull with the antler bases visible and cleaned up.
LINKS: In Progress Slide Show - Skull
(moose antler skull carving, moose antler skull sculpture)
'Yukon Seasons' (Finshed) by Shane Wilson (carved moose antler and skull)
June 29, 2003 Categories: Yukon Seasons | Portfolio Images
LINKS: Work in Progress Slide Shows: Centre, Left Antler, Right Antler
(moose antler skull carving, moose antler skull sculpture)
'Candle Ice' (Finished) by Shane Wilson (Moose Antler Carving)
September 01, 1999 Categories: Portfolio Images | Candle Ice
The shapes are finished, refined and smoothed on both sides. It is done!
LINKS: In Progress Slide Show
(moose antler carving, moose antler sculpture)
'Celtic Confusion' (Finished) by Shane Wilson (Moose Antler Carving)
July 15, 1998 Categories: Celtic Confusion | Portfolio Images
The finishing work consisted of evening out the surfaces, refining the lines, reducing the tines, then sanding and polishing the entire piece.
LINKS: In Progress Slide Show
(moose antler carving, moose antler sculpture)
'Tribute to Michio' (Finished) by Shane Wilson (Moose Antler Carving)
March 24, 1998 Categories: Tribute to Michio | Portfolio Images
To complete the work, I used many different kinds of small bits for detail and finishing, with sanding drums, sandpaper, a polishing wheel and compound for the final touch. The stand was fashioned from the section I removed from the lower part of the antler, not visible in the pictures. It was shaped and set into the back of the work with screws and glue, 2-Ton Epoxy.
LINKS: In Progress Slide Show
(moose antler carving, moose antler sculpture)
'Eagle on Arrowhead' (Finished) by Shane Wilson (Moose Antler Carving)
February 01, 1998 Categories: Eagle on Arrowhead | Portfolio Images
The eagle is mounted on an angle suspended above and away from the mount, providing the illusion that the eagle is soaring past and not fixed in place.
LINKS: In Progress Slide Show
(moose antler carving, moose antler sculpture)
'Duality' (Finished) by Shane Wilson (Moose Antler Carving)
August 08, 1997 Categories: Duality | Portfolio Images
Well, it's finally finished!
The final stages involved sharpening up the lines and divisions between the shapes, for which I used carbide dental bits, provided by the local dentist. I then used a Dremel stone grinder to smooth the surfaces and remove the marks left by the various other bits. Finally, I polished the entire surface with a cloth Dremel polishing wheel. This was the first time I've tried the cloth wheel and found that, while it was effective, it covered me and a five foot radius with threads as it disintegrated. In three hours of use it was reduced to 1/8" radius from its original 3/4". Nevertheless, it seemed to be more effective than the felt polishing/buffing wheels and I'll buy another one for next time.
I also added small highlights of gold, purchased in Dawson City. There were small holes in the skull that seemed to detract from the overall effect, which the gold, held in place by ZAP-A-GAP CA Glue, eliminated.
The problem of how to mount and display the work took some time to resolve.
After planing the wood beams, taken from pallets, they were glued together and planed to a final thickness. I sketched out a profile on one side which immitated the skull, reproduced it on the other and cut it out using my band saw. I then sanded and routered the edges.
After some experimentation, I found that a single piece of wood, inserted through the large opening in the rear of the skull, could support the weight of the entire skull. The supporting member was designed to echo the negative space at the back of the upper jaw. The pedestal is designed in such a way that the skull does not need to be permanently attached. The skull fits over the end of the pedestal and its weight binds it fast.
LINKS: In Progress Slide Show
(moose skull carving, moose skull sculpture)
'Rest and Sing' (Finished) by Shane Wilson (Moose Antler Carving)
May 01, 1997 Categories: Rest and Sing | Portfolio Images
The final work on "Rest and Sing" was done with Dremel sanding disks and polishing felts. It was a time consuming process with such tiny tools. I've purchased a larger polishing wheel and felt for next time.
I will begin work soon on the next commission, an absract design on a found moose skull.
LINKS: In Progress Slide Show
(moose antler carving, moose antler sculpture)