Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto…

Calligraphy

More Works By Dale Dunning Bronze 2009
20 × 11 × 15 in 50.8 × 27.94 × 38.1 cm
$9,500
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About Calligraphy

Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculptor Dale Dunning. The title of the work, Calligraphy (from Ancient Greek καλλιγραφία (kalligraphía) 'beautiful writing'), is a visual art related to writing.

"My sculptures are objects of reflection and contemplation. The head that I employ in most of my work is generic, non-specific, genderless, egg-like in form and intention. I look on them as a mirror which reflects back the observer's experience in new combinations and associations. The works are open-ended with no didactic intent other than to see my new possibilities." Dale Dunning

Dunning holds an MFA (1971) from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. Dunning has exhibited across Canada, and his work is held in a number of private, corporate and public collections including the Canada Council Art Bank, Carleton University and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery.
Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 2 Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 3 Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 4 Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 5 Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 6 Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 7 Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 8 Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 9 Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 10 Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculpto… Image 11