Dale Dunning

7 April 2018 — 29 April 2018

Oeno Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of the inspired cast bronze, steel and aluminum sculptures by Canadian artist Dale Dunning. Using the head as a metaphor for human experience, Dunning's work reflects a romantic sensibility that recalls the gothic literature of Mary Shelley or the poetic drama of Greek mythology. Dale Dunning holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree (1971) from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. While earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (1969) from Mt. Alison University, he studied under Lawren P. Harris (son of Group of Seven member Lawren S. Harris) and George Tiessen. Dunning has exhibited across Canada and his work is held in private, corporate and public collections including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, McIntosh Gallery at Western University, Carleton University Art Collection, and the National Library of Canada.

Dale Dunning

Installation

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Artwork

  • This contemporary wall sculpture is a series of three masks forged from metal.
    Rapt Triptych Dale Dunning $12,500 Sold
  • Repurposed metal type, welded together into the form a silent head is cast in bronze in this enigmatic work by sculptor Dale Dunning.
    Typecast 1/7 Dale Dunning $9,500 Sold
  • Large metal letters, welded together into the form of an abstracted head are cast in bronze in this enigmatic work by sculptor Dale Dunning.
    Sophist AP Dale Dunning $9,500 Sold
  • Hundreds of machine screws are skillfully shaped and welded to create the folds and curves of large mask by sculptor Dale Dunning.
    Soritical Mask Dale Dunning $12,500 Sold
  • Two faces contained within an open sided cube is cast in bronze in this poignant narrative by Dale Dunning.
    The Well Dale Dunning $12,500 Sold
  • Repurposed lead type, welded together to form a large and haunting mask, is cast in aluminum by Dale Dunning.
    Daedalus 1/7 Dale Dunning $12,500 Sold
  • Hundreds of machine screws and bronze are skillfully shaped to create the folds and curves of a large mask.
    Herringbone Dale Dunning $9,500 Sold
  • Steel wrenches are molded into a large mask and hair that is pulled back in a dynamic gesture.
    Absalom Dale Dunning $11,500 Sold