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Leo E. Osborne
Expecting to Fly, 36" high bronze

2004

About the Item

Expecting to Fly by Leo E. Osborne Abstract Bird in Flight Bronze 36x16x16" ed/50 She came here Her soul opened She embraced Her Self She emerged and now Expecting to Fly ​ 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 wood 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:
    2004
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Loveland, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU126416969352
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