Gallery: Commissioned work

Spirit Frog:  This sculpture was inspired by the work of Bill Reid.  It also has Maori and Woodland influences.

Spirit Frog
Butternut
1 ft


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Journey – Bearman:  This 8ft carving was originally intended to be part of a totem pole.  Bearman was to anchor the piece for the Eagle and Wolfwoman to rest on – instead they are presently set up in a circle.

Journey - Bearman
Butternut
Bearman 8’, Wolfwoman 4’, Eagle 6’

 
Journey – Wolfwoman:  Wolfwoman was to sit on top of a totem pole with two figures beneath her.  She captures the strength and integrity I intended.

Journey - Wolfwoman
Butternut
Bearman 8’, Wolfwoman 4’, Eagle 6’



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Murder of Crows:  This innovative sculpture portrays five crows in a philosophical debate.  They rest in an ancient 22’ maple.

Murder of Crows: a philosophical debate
Maple/Butternut
22 ft


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The Fairy Tree:  This whimsical sculpture sits outside of one of my favourite places, Ted’s Range Road Diner.  The fairy carvings are inserted into a hollowed out tree.

The Fairy Tree
Tree (spruce): 23 ft h
Fairies (butternut): 4-5.5 ft h
Little Girl (butternut) 4ft h
Status: commissioned
Location: Ted’s Range Road Diner
Grey Rd 112 Meaford, Ontario, Canada


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Metamorphosis:  This goddess sculpture is symbolic of the three stages of the woman – maiden, mother and crone.  In reaching crone-hood a woman has completed metamorphosis and is ready to take flight.

Metamorphosis
Butternut
28”


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JC:  This portrait piece is larger than life and very much reflects the essence of the man himself.

JC
Butternut
22”


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Remembering:  This dynamic sculpture was designed with the tree in mind.  It combines the tree, metalwork and the wood sculpture.  It is in honour of a gentleman who did great works in his community.

Remembering
Butternut/metal
9’


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Reverie:  This sculpture is based on the photograph on the book entitled The Polished Hoe, by Austin Clark.  It’s tenderness and beauty really touched me.

Reverie
Butternut
24’


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Womb:  This unique piece was carved for a couple that was having their first child.  The hands are both male and female to reflect their combined commitment to this new life.

Womb
Willow
21’


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