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Dale Dunning
Palimpsest 4/7 - abstract, repurposed metal, gothic, figurative wall sculpture

2011

About the Item

This contemporary metal wall sculpture is a mask. The masterful artwork of Dale Dunning has been collected and exhibited across Canada. The Canadian sculptor is known for his penchant for recycling and repurposing various metals. This remarkably detailed piece is made from metal type—letters and symbols used in the printing process. Dunning fused them into the shape of a human face and then cast the mask in aluminum. The word palimpsest means a piece of writing material from which the original text has been removed to make room for new text. In this process, traces of the old writing often remain resulting in a layered and complex text. For Dunning, the choice of this title adds to the rich narrative of his work that evolves around time and history. This is the 4th of an edition of 7. “My sculptures are objects of reflection and contemplation.” Dale Dunning Dale Dunning holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. While earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Mt. Allison University, Dunning 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, the McIntosh Gallery at Western University, the Carleton University Art Collection, and the National Library of Canada.
  • Creator:
    Dale Dunning (1946, Canadian)
  • Creation Year:
    2011
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Bloomfield, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU291140696

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