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Doris Warner
Bronze Sculpture -- California Shorebird in the Waves

1970s

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Modern Bronze and Ceramic Sculpture of Silt Sandpiper in Waves. Beautiful bronze sculpture of iconic Californian Silt Sandpiper in the waves by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010), circa 1970. This piece is beautifully executed bronze bird on shore's water's edge cast in ceramic. Painted lightly on body of bird and the crests of waves adds dimension and interest. There is a radically different texture of the base of water from the smooth bronze bird creating a sense of contrast between the sculpture and its base This sculpture could be displayed from a variety of different angles. Signed and dated "Warner" and numbered #2 of 150 on the back of base. (the full edition was never produced) First achieving recognition as an abstract expressionist painter, Doris Warner discovered the world of stone carving and returned to the university for instruction in sculpting the three dimensional form. A journey to Pietra Santa, Italy, (The Mecca of sculptors), gave her a month with the Italian professor, Pasquale Martini, experiencing the Italian method of stone carving. She returned with three tons of marble and worked exclusively in that medium. The impressions and images gathered from extensive travel in Europe, Asia and Africa have inspired recent works. One of the architectural wonders of the world, The Great Stupa of Borabudur, Java, was the source of inspiration for a series of five sculptures. The five sculptures are not intended to be specifically architectonic in form and yet there is an unequivocal sense of history – frozen in time. The mysterious quality of the temple carvings are translated into bronze icons (lost-wax process) and placed on the carved marble. In addition, Doris focuses on abstracted female figures which emphasize body movement through rhythmic flow of mass and line. She usually sculpted in a series, reworking the same concept until it has been expressed as powerfully as possible. Education: University of California, Santa Cruz, California, B.A. 1983 Pietrasanta, Italy Professor Pasquale Martini, 1988 Selected Exhibitions 1995 Tustin Renaissance Gallery, Tustin, California 1990-95 Gallerie One, Sedona Arizona 1992-1993 Carman Brown Gallery, Laguna Beach, California 1989 UCSC Invitational Show, Santa Cruz, California 1988 Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Cruz, California 1986 Jessica Darraby Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1985 Bank Street Gallery, Palo Alto, California 1985 Jalbert Galelry, Saratoga, California 1985 Olive Hyde Art Gallery, Fremont, California 1982 12th International Sculpture Conference-Pro Arts Oakland/San Francisco, CA Corporate Art Placement Programs: Hatley Martin Gallery, San Francisco, California Art Programs, Inc., San Francisco, California San Jose institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, California Publications: The California Art Review Les Krantz, 1989
  • Creator:
    Doris Warner (1925 - 2010, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Medium:
    Bronze,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    American Realist
  • Period:
    1970-1979
  • Condition:
    Excellent Condition. May have slight normal age wear consistent with age and use.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D92441stDibs: LU54214460222

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