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Steel - Wildlife & Animals
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Bison - Pride of the Prairie (soon after installation)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 9' long and 6' 8" high at the hump
Notes: Commissioned by the MacIvers of St. Andrews, Manitoba. They have allowed their riverside property to remain as native prairie. The bison sculpture commemorates a time when millions of these beautiful animals roamed the prairie. The sculpture weighs just over a ton, and its coat is comprised of approximately 3500 steel rods. The body of the beast was made of several thousand randomly-shaped steel pieces that were welded together. It was installed in April 2012 and it quickly became a local roadside attraction. Visitors are welcome to see him at 132 River Road, St. Andrews, Manitoba.
Dimensions: 9' long and 6' 8" high at the hump
Notes: Commissioned by the MacIvers of St. Andrews, Manitoba. They have allowed their riverside property to remain as native prairie. The bison sculpture commemorates a time when millions of these beautiful animals roamed the prairie. The sculpture weighs just over a ton, and its coat is comprised of approximately 3500 steel rods. The body of the beast was made of several thousand randomly-shaped steel pieces that were welded together. It was installed in April 2012 and it quickly became a local roadside attraction. Visitors are welcome to see him at 132 River Road, St. Andrews, Manitoba.
Bison - Pride of the Prairie (after rusting)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 9' long and 6' 8" high at the hump
Notes: Commissioned by the MacIvers of St. Andrews, Manitoba. They have allowed their riverside property to remain as native prairie. The bison sculpture commemorates a time when millions of these beautiful animals roamed the prairie. The sculpture weighs just over a ton, and its coat is comprised of approximately 3500 steel rods. The body of the beast was made of several thousand randomly-shaped steel pieces that were welded together. It was installed in April 2012 and it quickly became a local roadside attraction. Visitors are welcome to see him at 132 River Road, St. Andrews, Manitoba.
Dimensions: 9' long and 6' 8" high at the hump
Notes: Commissioned by the MacIvers of St. Andrews, Manitoba. They have allowed their riverside property to remain as native prairie. The bison sculpture commemorates a time when millions of these beautiful animals roamed the prairie. The sculpture weighs just over a ton, and its coat is comprised of approximately 3500 steel rods. The body of the beast was made of several thousand randomly-shaped steel pieces that were welded together. It was installed in April 2012 and it quickly became a local roadside attraction. Visitors are welcome to see him at 132 River Road, St. Andrews, Manitoba.
Bison - Pride of the Prairie (distant view)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 9' long and 6' 8" high at the hump
Notes: Commissioned by the MacIvers of St. Andrews, Manitoba. They have allowed their riverside property to remain as native prairie. The bison sculpture commemorates a time when millions of these beautiful animals roamed the prairie. The sculpture weighs just over a ton, and its coat is comprised of approximately 3500 steel rods. The body of the beast was made of several thousand randomly-shaped steel pieces that were welded together. It was installed in April 2012 and it quickly became a local roadside attraction. Visitors are welcome to see him at 132 River Road, St. Andrews, Manitoba.
Dimensions: 9' long and 6' 8" high at the hump
Notes: Commissioned by the MacIvers of St. Andrews, Manitoba. They have allowed their riverside property to remain as native prairie. The bison sculpture commemorates a time when millions of these beautiful animals roamed the prairie. The sculpture weighs just over a ton, and its coat is comprised of approximately 3500 steel rods. The body of the beast was made of several thousand randomly-shaped steel pieces that were welded together. It was installed in April 2012 and it quickly became a local roadside attraction. Visitors are welcome to see him at 132 River Road, St. Andrews, Manitoba.
Bison Maquette (model)
Medium: Wax
Length: 24"
Notes: This bison maquette was used as a model to cast a bronze version.
Length: 24"
Notes: This bison maquette was used as a model to cast a bronze version.
Eagle on Tree
Medium: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 78 ft tall (tree) and 88 ft (to top of eagle)
Notes: Overlooking a former residential school, this piece was commissioned in 2005 by Long Plain First Nation in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. A major and complex work, it was installed in December 2007 at the site of the former Indian Residential School on Crescent Road. This sculpture is dedicated to all students of the Indian Residential Schools in Canada. This includes the Innuit and Métis peoples as well. The unveiling occurred shortly after the payments of compensation made to former students of these schools, following the legal settlement with the Government of Canada. A mounted golden eagle was used to model the 400% over life-size sculpture. A half dozen dies were built for the longer tail feathers and the various sizes of feathers. Each one was fitted using a hydraulic shop press.
The 2000 pound eagle was built onto a five-foot high perch using a 16 inch diameter pipe that slipped over a 15-inch diameter pipe at the top of the tree. Twelve 20 to 30-inch diameter steel conduit pipes were joined to make a 75-foot "tree", and then "branches" were welded onto the "trunk" using hundreds of pieces of metal. The entire tree weighs about 14,000 pounds.
Dimensions: 78 ft tall (tree) and 88 ft (to top of eagle)
Notes: Overlooking a former residential school, this piece was commissioned in 2005 by Long Plain First Nation in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. A major and complex work, it was installed in December 2007 at the site of the former Indian Residential School on Crescent Road. This sculpture is dedicated to all students of the Indian Residential Schools in Canada. This includes the Innuit and Métis peoples as well. The unveiling occurred shortly after the payments of compensation made to former students of these schools, following the legal settlement with the Government of Canada. A mounted golden eagle was used to model the 400% over life-size sculpture. A half dozen dies were built for the longer tail feathers and the various sizes of feathers. Each one was fitted using a hydraulic shop press.
The 2000 pound eagle was built onto a five-foot high perch using a 16 inch diameter pipe that slipped over a 15-inch diameter pipe at the top of the tree. Twelve 20 to 30-inch diameter steel conduit pipes were joined to make a 75-foot "tree", and then "branches" were welded onto the "trunk" using hundreds of pieces of metal. The entire tree weighs about 14,000 pounds.
Eagle on Tree (closeup)
Dimensions: 7 H x 14 L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 2005 by Long Plain First Nation in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this major and complex sculpture was installed in December 2007. Its location is on the site of the former Indian Residential School on Crescent Road. This sculpture is dedicated to all students of the Indian Residential Schools in Canada. This includes the Innuit and Métis peoples as well. The unveiling occurred shortly after the payments of compensation made to former students of these schools, following the legal settlement with the Government of Canada. A mounted golden eagle was used to model the 400% over life-size sculpture. A half dozen dies were built for the longer tail feathers and the various sizes of feathers. Each one was fitted using a hydraulic shop press.
The 2000 pound eagle was built onto a five-foot high perch using a 16 inch diameter pipe that slipped over a 15-inch diameter pipe at the top of the tree. Twelve 20 to 30-inch diameter steel conduit pipes were joined to make a 75-foot "tree", and then "branches" were welded onto the "trunk" using hundreds of pieces of metal. The entire tree weighs about 14,000 pounds.
Notes: Commissioned in 2005 by Long Plain First Nation in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this major and complex sculpture was installed in December 2007. Its location is on the site of the former Indian Residential School on Crescent Road. This sculpture is dedicated to all students of the Indian Residential Schools in Canada. This includes the Innuit and Métis peoples as well. The unveiling occurred shortly after the payments of compensation made to former students of these schools, following the legal settlement with the Government of Canada. A mounted golden eagle was used to model the 400% over life-size sculpture. A half dozen dies were built for the longer tail feathers and the various sizes of feathers. Each one was fitted using a hydraulic shop press.
The 2000 pound eagle was built onto a five-foot high perch using a 16 inch diameter pipe that slipped over a 15-inch diameter pipe at the top of the tree. Twelve 20 to 30-inch diameter steel conduit pipes were joined to make a 75-foot "tree", and then "branches" were welded onto the "trunk" using hundreds of pieces of metal. The entire tree weighs about 14,000 pounds.
Tree - Study for Eagle on Tree
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 48" high
Notes: 1/20th scale model of the 80 foot high tree
Price: NFS
Dimensions: 48" high
Notes: 1/20th scale model of the 80 foot high tree
Price: NFS
Great Grey Owl (summer)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen named Lady Grayl. (2000)
(See the small, 2-foot model of the owl in the Plaster category.)
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen named Lady Grayl. (2000)
(See the small, 2-foot model of the owl in the Plaster category.)
Great Grey Owl (with Jake)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen. (2000)
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen. (2000)
Great Grey Owl (sunny, winter)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen. (2000)
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen. (2000)
Great Grey Owl (overcast, winter)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen. (2000)
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen. (2000)
Great Grey Owl (with Jake)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen. (2000)
Dimensions: 13H x 4W x 10L (feet)
Notes: Commissioned in 1999 by the Mitchells of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, this owl was completed in 2000 in time for their celebration of the new millenium.
The sculpture is comprised of approximately 6000 pieces of metal and weighs 2140 pounds. It was built by scaling up a 2-foot high plaster model by a factor of 4.5. This small model was sculpted from a live specimen. (2000)
Romeo the Peacock (front view)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 7 H (feet)
Notes: This work was commissioned by Al & Gail Braun of Altona, Manitoba in 2004 to adorn one of the flower gardens at their residence. After they sold their property and residence, the new owner donated the peacock to the International Peace Gardens at Boissevain, Manitoba.
The bird is assembled in 26 sections, using about 2000 pieces of steel. The powdercoat-finished sculpture is made of metal punchouts from a metal fabricating firm. The punchouts were used on the head and neck. Hand-cut pieces using a plasma cutter make up the larger feathers.
The train extends 12 feet behind the body, making the overall length about 15 feet long. The boulder base was provided by their son, Todd Braun, a sculptor and mason who works in stone. (2005)
Dimensions: 7 H (feet)
Notes: This work was commissioned by Al & Gail Braun of Altona, Manitoba in 2004 to adorn one of the flower gardens at their residence. After they sold their property and residence, the new owner donated the peacock to the International Peace Gardens at Boissevain, Manitoba.
The bird is assembled in 26 sections, using about 2000 pieces of steel. The powdercoat-finished sculpture is made of metal punchouts from a metal fabricating firm. The punchouts were used on the head and neck. Hand-cut pieces using a plasma cutter make up the larger feathers.
The train extends 12 feet behind the body, making the overall length about 15 feet long. The boulder base was provided by their son, Todd Braun, a sculptor and mason who works in stone. (2005)
Romeo the Peacock (closeup of head)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 7 H (feet)
Notes: Neck & Head shot of Romeo, showing the detailed punchouts.
Dimensions: 7 H (feet)
Notes: Neck & Head shot of Romeo, showing the detailed punchouts.
Romeo the Peacock (rear view)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 7 H (feet)
Notes: This work was commissioned by Al & Gail Braun of Altona, Manitoba in 2004 to adorn one of the flower gardens at their residence. After they sold their property and residence, the new owner donated the peacock to the International Peace Gardens at Boissevain, Manitoba.
The bird is assembled in 26 sections, using about 2000 pieces of steel. The powdercoat-finished sculpture is made of metal punchouts from a metal fabricating firm. The punchouts were used on the head and neck. Hand-cut pieces using a plasma cutter make up the larger feathers.
The train extends 12 feet behind the body, making the overall length about 15 feet long. The boulder base was provided by their son, Todd Braun, a sculptor and mason who works in stone. (2005)
Dimensions: 7 H (feet)
Notes: This work was commissioned by Al & Gail Braun of Altona, Manitoba in 2004 to adorn one of the flower gardens at their residence. After they sold their property and residence, the new owner donated the peacock to the International Peace Gardens at Boissevain, Manitoba.
The bird is assembled in 26 sections, using about 2000 pieces of steel. The powdercoat-finished sculpture is made of metal punchouts from a metal fabricating firm. The punchouts were used on the head and neck. Hand-cut pieces using a plasma cutter make up the larger feathers.
The train extends 12 feet behind the body, making the overall length about 15 feet long. The boulder base was provided by their son, Todd Braun, a sculptor and mason who works in stone. (2005)
Romeo the Peacock (closeup of tail)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 12 L (feet)
Notes: The attractive tail plumage.
Dimensions: 12 L (feet)
Notes: The attractive tail plumage.
Turkey (starting to rust)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: Double Life-size (tail is 60 inches high)
Notes: This piece was commissioned by a resident of Thornhill, Manitoba, for her husband's 50th birthday. They affectionately named him "Elvis." Nature worked on the raw steel as a patination process until "Elvis" displayed a wide range of rusty earth tones.
Some of the feathers are laser cut and some are hand cut with a plasma cutter. Then they were all shaped with special dies. The head is made of hundreds of steel punch-outs, procured from metal fabrication shops. (2009)
Dimensions: Double Life-size (tail is 60 inches high)
Notes: This piece was commissioned by a resident of Thornhill, Manitoba, for her husband's 50th birthday. They affectionately named him "Elvis." Nature worked on the raw steel as a patination process until "Elvis" displayed a wide range of rusty earth tones.
Some of the feathers are laser cut and some are hand cut with a plasma cutter. Then they were all shaped with special dies. The head is made of hundreds of steel punch-outs, procured from metal fabrication shops. (2009)
Turkey (rusted)
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: Double Life-size (tail is 60 inches high)
Notes: This piece was commissioned by a resident of Thornhill, Manitoba, for her husband's 50th birthday. They affectionately named him "Elvis." Nature worked on the raw steel as a patination process until "Elvis" displayed a wide range of rusty earth tones.
Some of the feathers are laser cut and some are hand cut with a plasma cutter. Then they were all shaped with special dies. The head is made of hundreds of steel punch-outs, procured from metal fabrication shops. (2009)
Dimensions: Double Life-size (tail is 60 inches high)
Notes: This piece was commissioned by a resident of Thornhill, Manitoba, for her husband's 50th birthday. They affectionately named him "Elvis." Nature worked on the raw steel as a patination process until "Elvis" displayed a wide range of rusty earth tones.
Some of the feathers are laser cut and some are hand cut with a plasma cutter. Then they were all shaped with special dies. The head is made of hundreds of steel punch-outs, procured from metal fabrication shops. (2009)
Steel - People & Figures: Selected Work
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