Nicholas Crombach

Vulture II - rustic, figurative, animal, bird, cast iron, outdoor sculpture

2022

Territorial Bird is constructed from stylized and highly reflective ribbons of stainless steel that change colour and luminosity with the surrounding environment. Abstracted, but recognizably bird like, the weightless effect of Biczysko's sculpture achieves the appearance of motion. Ania Biczysko obtained a Master’s Degree in Sculpture from the Fine Art Academy in Gdansk, Poland (1986). Biczysko’s versatility is reflected through a variety of creative expressions and mediums. Over the years, she has received many public exhibitions and commissions, both within Canada...

This contemporary outdoor sculpture was forged from steel by a Quebec artist. An elegantly curved column of corten steel appears to almost float in mid-air in this arresting outdoo...

Canadian sculptor Viktor Mitic looked to the stars for inspiration in creating this striking contemporary sculpture. The elegant and ethereal abstract form of Cygnus A is intended to...

As a sculptor, Roch Smith often interprets the big questions in life in imaginative and playful ways. The Toronto artist is known for his use of toys –familiar childhood images that ...

Lubomir Tomaszewski (Polish-American, 1923-2018) Eagle Stone and copper Signed on back 18 x 11 x 7 inches Lubomir Wojciech Tomaszewski was a Polish-American painter, sculptor and designer born in Warsaw, Poland. Son of Lubomir and Lucyna née Bartłomiejczyk. He was an alumnus of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. Student of the Warsaw University of Technology In 1966 he emigrated to New York City in the United States. In the 1970s, he moved to Easton, Connecticut where he lived until his death in 2018. He fought as a soldier of Polish Home Army through all the 63 days of Warsaw Uprising. He was a commander of anti-tank unit. He witnessed the death of his younger brother and many friends. Tomaszewski started his artistic work in the 1950s in Institute of Industrial Design in Warsaw, an innovative institution with an aim to create modern living in post-war Poland. He cooperated with designers like Henryk Jędrasiak, Mieczysław Naruszewicz i Hanna Orthwein. He created popular porcelain figurines and "Ina" and "Dorota" coffee sets, which were exhibited at the International Exhibition of the Board of the Industrial Designers’ Association (ICSID) in Paris in 1963. In 1994, he established an international art movement called Emotionalism, together with a group of painters, sculptors, photographers and even dancers and musicians. He started creating his unique fire and smoke paintings. His sculptures were recognized by The New York Times in 1975: “The most effective among the pieces are the animals or birds that convey the state of tension or movement or brute strength, something that struggles against gravity to maintain its force.” Tomaszewski took part in over 150 individual and group exhibitions around the world. His works are in renowned museum and private art collections of, among others: National Museum in Warsaw, National Museum in Cracow, Warsaw Uprising Museum, Hale Museum in Germany, Robert Marston, Rockefeller Family and Jimmy Carter. Awards: 1955 – First prize for sculpture in surrounding of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw 1964 – Golden Cross for accomplishments in industrial design, Poland 1984 – Award for Achievement in Sculpture, Perspective Magazine, USA 1991 – Best in Show O.A.F., Bruce Museum, USA 2005 – First reward for sculpture ‘Spectrum’, New Canaan Society for the Arts, USA 2006 – People’s Choice Award, National Sculpture Society, New York 2008 – First Award for a sculpture ‘Mythical Giant’, New Canaan Society for the Arts, USA 2010 – American Society of Contemporary Artists, New York, award for sculpture ‘Joy of Dance’ 2011 – Second prize for sculpture ‘Illusion’, New Canaan Society for the Arts, USA 2013 – First prize for the sculpture ‘Flight above the Stage’ od New Canaan Society for the Arts 2014 – First prize for ‘Music of the Forest’ from New Canaan Society for the Arts, USA 2014 – ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’, University of Bridgeport 2014 – Award for ‘Merit in Inventiveness’ 2014 – Gold Medal ‘Gloria Artis’ 2016 – ‘Outstanding Pole’ 2017 – Medal ‘Ignacy Paderewski Arts and Music Award’ USA Exhibitions: 1964 – Sculpture...

An English iron sculpture from the early 20th century depicting an eagle perched on a rock, with dark brown patina. Created in England during the Turn of the Century which saw the tr...

After studying Fine Art in the Netherlands Ans Zondag (1959) spent several years abroad in order to explore different artistic areas and to establish which technique suited her best....

After studying Fine Art in the Netherlands Ans Zondag (1959) spent several years abroad in order to explore different artistic areas and to establish which technique suited her best....