Cotswold Sculpture Park

Heron by Mike Thompson – £2,500

Lifesize

Recycled vintage tools

I love to create life-size sculptures of British wildlife & birds, using reclaimed tools, capturing their movement in metal.

Once I select the most appropriate piece from my ever growing collection of these wonderful old tools, I shape and weld them together to produce an anatomically accurate form, creating movement, whilst ensuring that each tool remains recognisable and intact.

​I always try to showcase the tool’s origins – highlighting any cast maker’s marks or place of manufacture, as well as using their bolts, nuts and handles, incorporating as much of the original tool as possible.

 Each completed sculpture is moved outside to allow the elements to encourage a rust patina that is then sealed and finished with a natural and pigmented wax, highlighting the tools original features, whilst preserving its character.

If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

*We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust and working together.

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