Richard Cresswell: “The world on a knife edge. I recently saw the play ‘Kyoto’ and seeing how money and greed has played such a big part in the current dire situation we find ourselves in and as someone who spends time studying climate change, I felt moved to make my small comment on the situation as I see it and where we are at the moment.”
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“The Snow geese were in response to watching swans and geese flying in reality and also in slow motion and as always, I was attracted by the beautiful graceful curves and lines their wings and bodies form. The three forms are the three iconic parts of a birds wing beat.
I saw my first and only (so far) pair of these lovely birds as I locked my workshop in the evening after finishing the first goose! I heard geese approaching and stopped to see if my efforts to sculpt them were even close to any goose and to my amazement, it was a pair of snow geese! Which are rare this far down the British isles. They only stayed and circled me for a minute or so, they obviously were not as interested in me as I was in them!”
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Sorrow abating like the tide of time, is a piece that I have worked on and off over several months as I do with much of my work. The root itself was extremely hard to carve and to place the head end onto the grain was a challenge but my choice. The root itself was dug up a few miles from my studio in an ancient Coppice woodland, the original tree felled many years ago. Circa (1750 -1800) the darkness of the oak and flowing root forms led me to create this sculpture.
This unique sculpture is hand made and finished using a blend of natural oils and waxes allowing this piece to live on in the great outdoors if so desired. Preservation and aftercare is of significant importance and always offered.
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This is my take on the pagan sun deity Sol (also called sunna) she was the goddess of the sun, while her brother, mani, the God of the moon. Made from a naturally beautiful, curved trunk of brown oak Circa (1700-1750) sourced locally here in Dorset. She stands on a rusted metal plinth and is slightly larger than life. With many features in the wood itself I wanted the grain to follow the contours of her figure, she fixes you in her gaze and radiates a golden glow from deep within. This unique sculpture is hand made and finished using a blend of natural oils and waxes allowing this piece to live on in the great outdoors if so desired. Preservation and aftercare is of significant importance and always offered.
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I have always loved cats, big and small… I am particularly enchanted by the Eurasian Lynx… their beautiful eyes and ears (with rather unique hair tufts), the shape of their heads, their stride… well, pretty much all of their gloriousness!
My personal muse for this sculpture was ‘Petra’, a stunning 21-year-old Eurasian Lynx who until very recently was under the dedicated care at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, England. Sadly Petra passed early 2024, which was a huge loss. Although she led a long and healthy life. I hope this sculpture of Petra pays homage to her grace and magnificence whilst embodying meditation and tranquillity. RIP Petra.
Personally, I would love for this sculpture to also serve as a poignant reminder of the imperative need to protect and cherish the natural world.
Petra has been crafted both in Foundry Bronze, using the Lost Wax Method and the Cold Wax Method (Bronze Resin). Both adorned with handmade Solid Bronze Tufts.
Dimensions: 308mm x 210mm x 230cm
Limited Signed Edition of 12
Signed and Stamped Certificate of Authentication
BRONZE RESINPETRA SINGLE:£1,530.00 Including VAT
(Non-UK Sales £ 1,275.00)
FOUNDRY BRONZE PETRA SINGLE £3,750.00 Including VAT
(Non-UK Sales £3,125.00)
I will donate a percentage of all proceeds from ‘We Three Queens of Orient Are’ and ‘Petra’ to ‘The Big Cat Sanctuary’ to help them continue their incredible work. Please see below for more information. I urge you to visit their website to see how you can help. Thank you! Min xo
THE BIG CAT SANCTUARY:
The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent is a centre dedicated to the conservation of wild cats, with the objectives of welfare, breeding, education and conservation. The initiatives undertaken are a vital part in saving some of the planet’s most endangered and iconic species from extinction.
The Sanctuary is proud to have contributed to the accredited global breeding programmes as well as donating to in-situ conservation projects. The centre offers personal big cat experiences including overnight stays, afternoon teas, photography workshops, ranger days and educational tours.
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