Items Similar to To Find Each Other, We Have to Leave Our Depths; To Survive, We Can Not Stay
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Todd McCollisterTo Find Each Other, We Have to Leave Our Depths; To Survive, We Can Not Stay2022
2022
About the Item
Original Contemporary Sculpture
Wood, plastic whale, plastic squid, dyes, pigmented finish, clear finish
Artist's Commentary:
"The sperm whales of the world consume more squid each year by mass than the mass of the human population of the planet. It's a lot of squid. They're almost constantly hunting squid. What you may not have known is that there is some evidence giant squid (some as long as adult sperm whales) also hunt sperm whales. While this is dubious and unproven, if true it would be almost the only example in the world of two animals hunting one another. And I love the metaphorical potential of it, so here we go. The two creatures, poetically known as "Leviathan" and "Kraken," have been the subjects of loads of paintings, poems, and sailors' stories. Our popular imagination has an image of these two monsters of the sea battling at the surface. Unfortunately for the squid, this is probably near the end of the fight. The giant squid is at home at depth. Near the surface, dissolved gasses in its blood will come out of solution and cause embolism, which will kill the animal. The sperm whale, a mammal, has an incredible capacity for breath holding and diving, but eventually it has to breathe air at the surface. The winner of this epic struggle is not the one who rips and tears, but the one who holds the other too long outside their comfort zone. Neither can survive in the other's home."
Like life, Todd McCollister's work puts ordinary characters in extraordinary situations. Many of them are explorers or adventurers, like all of us out in the world trying to achieve goals or rewards without clear rules and directions. They bravely face isolation, defeat, adversity, and success. They might even be absent, for the moment, from their own story. Some of their tasks may be puzzling, some are done badly, and some are alarmingly adept. Most have a sincere optimism that comes from fairy tales, magic realism, and old-fashioned legends. McCollister earned a BFA in Sculpture and Photography in 1996 from Texas Christian University and an MFA in Sculpture in 2000 from Stony Brook University. He then moved to New York City, first pursuing Sculpture and shifting to Furniture in 2006. In 2014 he brought what he learned back to his hometown of Omaha, NE, and founded Long Grain Furniture. Since the Pandemic, his focus has shifted back to Sculpture, his first passion. He is an active member of the Omaha art community and believes in supporting his fellow artists as a path to everyone’s success. He’s currently running a monthly event series called “Final Fridays at Todd’s,” aimed at bringing the Omaha art community together to make us all stronger, through networking and sharing experience and information.
- Creator:Todd McCollister
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Boston, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: 940271stDibs: LU1634213177452
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2021
103 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Annapolis, MD
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllHoney, You Have to Wait, Original Contemporary Sculpture
Located in Boston, MA
Honey, You Have to Wait
15 x 8 x 3
Mixed media
Original sculpture signed by the artist
Unframed
Artist's Commentary:
"Sometimes diving for the goal too soon is a mistake."
Like life, Todd McCollister...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Belly
By Sharon Levy
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This piece was made with only one piece of plywood. It was the first one I made of this series.
Keywords: nature, material, gestural, silhouette
Piece Details:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
$4,375
Float
By Charissa Brock
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
"Float" was pictured in American Craft Magazine in an article about the artist in Dec 2018. Additional hanging Bar for Float is 7’ long 10” from wall is available...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Linen, Glass, Wood, Wax
Mille Oculus
By Charissa Brock
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
The piece references diatoms, which are microscopic skeletons of prehistoric sea creatures. The center of the piece is made of hundreds of tiny lenses made of gla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Spira Fiore
By Charissa Brock
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
Spira Fiore comes from a body of work based on a tying system I created which draws inspiration from sea shells. It is made of three layers of bamboo. One layer u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Linen, Glass, Wood, Wax, Handmade Paper
First Star
By Charissa Brock
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This very three dimensional wall piece is created out of split bamboo. The bamboo starts out as a whole strip, then is split down finer and tied into a star shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Linen, Glass, Wood, Wax
You May Also Like
Joel Urruty - Pod, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: dyed wood
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Dye
Joel Urruty - Redwhiteblack, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Charred and dyed basswood
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Dye
Joel Urruty - Larko, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Dyed Mahogany and basswood
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the vis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Dye
Joel Urruty - Gwen, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Dyedwood
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Dye
Joel Urruty - Traveler, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Dyed and Lacquered Basswood
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the vi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Dye
Joel Urruty - Balta, Sculpture 2020
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mahogany, dye, lacquer, concrete
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visua...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Dye, Pigment
