R1 200,00
Part of the Baby Series, this sculpture captures the Southern Right Whale in its most vulnerable and wondrous stage. With its rounded form and emerging callosities, The Little Wanderer celebrates the new life that graces our shores each season, embodying the enduring spirit of the ocean in a compact, powerful form.
Resin Composite
Length: 14cm Width: 7cm Height : 7cm
Weight: 300g
This piece captures the rugged, ancient presence of the Southern Right Whale, a signature visitor to the South African coastline. The sculpture emphasizes the whale’s unique characteristics, from the distinctive callosities on its head to the powerful, sweeping curve of its fluke. Mounted on a textured, rocky base, it evokes the moment of a breach or a deep-sea glide, rendered in a weathered, metallic finish that suggests both weight and grace.
Unlike a simple coat of paint, this finish is achieved through a multi-stage layering process designed to give the sculpture depth and a sense of age:
Deep Toning: A dark base layer is applied to settle into the recessed areas of the sculpture. This creates natural shadows in the fur and the deep crevices of the Protea bloom, providing immediate anatomical “weight.”
Metallic Bronzing: High points and muscular ridges are hand-rubbed with a rich bronze pigment. This captures the light, giving the piece the cold, heavy appearance of a traditional foundry casting while remaining a unique, hand-worked original.
Resin Composite
Length: 14cm Width: 7cm Height : 7cm
Weight: 300g
| Weight | ,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14 × 7 × 7 cm |
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.