Leo E. Osborne
Saguaro Cavern, 25" tall mixed media wall relief
1983

About the Item

Saguaro Cavern by Leo E. Osborne Abstract Nature Wall Relief, Unique Carved Wood 25x17" (mixed media carved and painted to appear like the cactus) A little desert owl peeks out of its cactus nest. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Leo E. Osborne began woodcarving wildlife birds in the 1980's, and was into detail, to the finest degree. His work received major recognition when he began to introduce the wall sculptures, using rock-like carvings with realistic birds on them. Painting and sculpture are rhythm, musical form, mood, feeling, the jazz and the energy within. Release that from wood or with paint and the story unfolds. The artist is the instrument for release. The mind moves and the tool walks on its own. Become one with the tool, one with the medium, blend, move together, feel the music and feel life. Leo continues to investigate many mediums and potentialities in art, as with his paintings, which he refers to as “acrylusion”, the fusion of acrylic paint over gold leaf gilded panels. He refuses to get locked into a niche and play the same tune over and over. He has always been a sort of rebel. His philosophy is that ART transcends all borders and boundaries. Each creation of our hands comes from the heart and mind and reflects the creative spirit and energy of the Universal Maker. Therefore, we must honor it as sacred. As caretakers of this planet, we must in all hospitality and with consciousness leave this life having given back something of beauty. We must be led by spirit and like so many artists prior, we are storytellers of our time. Where will we find Leo and his work heading? One cannot be certain, for he knows not where spirit will lead him. He remains open for all possibilities to become present in his life and work. In doing so, Leo E. Osborne keeps the dream alive, allows for the mystery to unfold, creating 'mystology' and striving for excellence.

Creator:

Leo E. Osborne (1947)

Creation Year:

1983

Dimensions:

Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)

Medium:

Wood,Acrylic Polymer,Acrylic

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

1980-1989