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Dale Dunning Art

Canadian
Dale Dunning holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. While earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Mt. Allison University, NB, he studied under Lawren P. Harris. This academic training is reflected in Dunning’s approach to his work. Early on, he decided to focus on the human head and the mask. Inspired by the Gothic and Classical periods of “Grotesque” art, his work often reflects a romantic sensibility. His sculptures may recall the Gothic literature of Mary Shelley or historical novels of Alexandre Dumas. "The head is universally recognized, easy to identify with. We live in our heads, see, feel, and experience the world in our head. It serves as the foundation upon which I can develop various paths to explore." ~ Dale Dunning Dunning explores a variety of materials – bronze and aluminum casting, welded screws and wrenches, typeset, cable – all in the interest of creating the form. In 2012, Dunning’s work was chosen to illustrate an entire volume of Dacritics, a journal of linguistic criticism published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Dunning has exhibited across Canada and his work is held in private, corporate and public collections including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Robert McLaughlin Gallery, McIntosh Gallery at Western University, Carleton University Art Collection, and the National Library of Canada.
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Artist: Dale Dunning
Scattering - contemporary, figurative, mask, aluminum wall sculpture
Scattering - contemporary, figurative, mask, aluminum wall sculpture

Scattering - contemporary, figurative, mask, aluminum wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Metal contemporary wall sculpture in a mask form. The Canadian sculptor Dale Dunning often uses recycled metals—this human-shaped head is fabricated from the centers of laser-cut bru...

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2010s Abstract Dale Dunning Art

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Metal

Wings of Perception - contemporary, figurative, aluminum, wall sculpture
Wings of Perception - contemporary, figurative, aluminum, wall sculpture

Wings of Perception - contemporary, figurative, aluminum, wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary wall sculpture is a mask cast from old typesetting elements, forged from aluminum and adorned with the wings of a bird or perhaps an angel. Dale Dunning’s superb...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

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Metal

Green Samurai - patinated, rustic, baroque, figurative, bronze wall sculpture
Green Samurai - patinated, rustic, baroque, figurative, bronze wall sculpture

Green Samurai - patinated, rustic, baroque, figurative, bronze wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Bronze head fashion from cast found objects - the decorative elements added to furniture early in the last century. This piece is cast using elements of wood molding to create a mask...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

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Bronze

Breath - Contemporary Metal Wall Sculpture with LED Light, 2010s
Breath - Contemporary Metal Wall Sculpture with LED Light, 2010s

Breath - Contemporary Metal Wall Sculpture with LED Light, 2010s

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary figurative wall sculpture is a mask forged from metal lit with LED light. For decades, Dale Dunning has distinguished himself as a superb sculptor whose singular ...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

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Metal

Golden Threads - Contemporary Sculpture, Gilded Steel Mask, 2010+
Golden Threads - Contemporary Sculpture, Gilded Steel Mask, 2010+

Golden Threads - Contemporary Sculpture, Gilded Steel Mask, 2010+

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary sculpture is a mask forged from air craft cable and then carefully gilded with gold leaf. Dale Dunning is considered a masterful sculptor, and his work can be fo...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

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Steel

Silver Maple (Large) - figurative, wall-mounted, outdoor aluminum sculpture
Silver Maple (Large) - figurative, wall-mounted, outdoor aluminum sculpture

Silver Maple (Large) - figurative, wall-mounted, outdoor aluminum sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary wall sculpture of a mask is made out of metal. An iconic Canadian symbol—the maple leaf appears in stunning detail in this unique work by sculptor Dale Dunning. H...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

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Metal

Waves - tall, metal, abstracted human face, coated steel outdoor sculpture
Waves - tall, metal, abstracted human face, coated steel outdoor sculpture

Waves - tall, metal, abstracted human face, coated steel outdoor sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Outdoor kinetic sculpture. A silent face emerges from a tangle of glittering, powder coated steel rods in this outdoor sculpture by Dale Dunning. The face is suspended at the centre ...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

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Stainless Steel

Wings of Perception AP
Wings of Perception AP

Wings of Perception AP

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary wall sculpture is a mask forged from metal adorned with the wings of a bird. Dale Dunning’s superbly crafted and imaginative sculptures often embrace universal th...

Category

2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Metal

Soritical Loop - rustic, gothic, figurative, repurposed steel wall sculpture
Soritical Loop - rustic, gothic, figurative, repurposed steel wall sculpture

Soritical Loop - rustic, gothic, figurative, repurposed steel wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

It is a striking piece. Canadian artist Dale Dunning is known for his intriguing sculptural metal ‘masks’ that use the image of a human head as a metaphor for our collective experien...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Silver Maple - large, metallic, figurative, aluminum wall sculpture
Silver Maple - large, metallic, figurative, aluminum wall sculpture

Silver Maple - large, metallic, figurative, aluminum wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

A classic Canadian symbol—the maple leaf -- appears in stunning detail in this unique new work by sculptor Dale Dunning. He creates inspired metal sculptures using the image of the h...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Metal

Odyssey - winged figure in boat - outdoor water feature
Odyssey - winged figure in boat - outdoor water feature

Odyssey - winged figure in boat - outdoor water feature

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Outdoor sculpture in polished aluminum. The figure of a face is constructed from old lead typesetting elements, welded together. A mold is then made and the face - which now acts as...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Metal

Lettered - human figure, gothic, welded cast aluminum letters, wall sculpture
Lettered - human figure, gothic, welded cast aluminum letters, wall sculpture

Lettered - human figure, gothic, welded cast aluminum letters, wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This striking metal sculptural mask was created out of thoughts, words, and letters by Dale Dunning. The wall sculpture is cast aluminum and powder coated in a satin textured charcoa...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

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Metal

Press - tall, steam-punk inspired, human face, lead, aluminum and iron sculpture
Press - tall, steam-punk inspired, human face, lead, aluminum and iron sculpture

Press - tall, steam-punk inspired, human face, lead, aluminum and iron sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This steam-punk inspired metal sculpture incorporates Dunning's mask motif in metal print typeface and a re-purposed cast iron squeeze jolt molding machine. This machine was used to press sand in a flask around a pattern for molds used by foundries. The powerful 6.5 foot tall indoor sculpture...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

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Metal

Snakes & Letters - repurposed metal, gothic, aluminum figurative wall sculpture
Snakes & Letters - repurposed metal, gothic, aluminum figurative wall sculpture

Snakes & Letters - repurposed metal, gothic, aluminum figurative wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Re-purposed Georgian scroll style decorative moldings are shaped into a large mask and cast in aluminum in this unique sculpture by Dale Dunning. The surface of the mask has an undulating quality reminiscent of the experience of playing Snakes and Ladders...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Metal

Tangled - silver, abstract human face, stainless steel and cable wall sculpture
Tangled - silver, abstract human face, stainless steel and cable wall sculpture

Tangled - silver, abstract human face, stainless steel and cable wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

A continuous strand of slender, silver aircraft cable is threaded through polished squares of stainless steel to create an ethereal mask. The compelling work by Dale Dunning is powde...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

Inside Out - abstracted, repurposed metal, gothic, figurative, steel sculpture
Inside Out - abstracted, repurposed metal, gothic, figurative, steel sculpture

Inside Out - abstracted, repurposed metal, gothic, figurative, steel sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary metal sculpture of a mask is kinetic and was created by a Canadian artist. This unique, one-of-a-kind ethereal sculpture was hand-forged by the masterful sculptor...

Category

2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rapt Triptych - contemporary, figurative masks, tryptic, aluminum wall sculpture
Rapt Triptych - contemporary, figurative masks, tryptic, aluminum wall sculpture

Rapt Triptych - contemporary, figurative masks, tryptic, aluminum wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary wall sculpture is a series of three masks forged from metal. Dale Dunning is highly regarded for his superb craftsmanship in creating sculptures of exceptional quality and detail. The Canadian artist is perhaps best known for his inspired use of the human head/face as a metaphor for human experience. This series of three masks (a triptych) are made from narrow strips of aluminum that have been skillfully shaped to resemble the contours of a face. The industrial-inspired wrapped faces also reflect a romantic sensibility recalling the Gothic literature...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Metal

Tabula Rasa - abstracted, gothic, bronze, gold plated, figurative sculpture
Tabula Rasa - abstracted, gothic, bronze, gold plated, figurative sculpture

Tabula Rasa - abstracted, gothic, bronze, gold plated, figurative sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

A gold patinated head bursts from its shell of bronze in this aptly titled sculpture by Dale Dunning. Bronze sculptor Dale Dunning’s skilled craftsmanship never overshadows the stor...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Bronze

String Theory - large, black & white, figurative, aluminum wall sculpture
String Theory - large, black & white, figurative, aluminum wall sculpture

String Theory - large, black & white, figurative, aluminum wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Sculptor Dale Dunning creates unique, and inspired metal sculptures using the human head as a metaphor for human experience. This highly detailed piece is made from fine strips of al...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Metal

Shiro Koi AP - white, rustic, baroque, face, figurative, bronze wall sculpture
Shiro Koi AP - white, rustic, baroque, face, figurative, bronze wall sculpture

Shiro Koi AP - white, rustic, baroque, face, figurative, bronze wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Using small hand carved wooden escutcheons created by rural furniture makers early in the last century as the basis for the molds, Dunning has created the wax elements and sculpted a...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Bronze

Spring - contemporary, figurative, mask, aluminum, chrome, wall sculpture
Spring - contemporary, figurative, mask, aluminum, chrome, wall sculpture

Spring - contemporary, figurative, mask, aluminum, chrome, wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

One of Canada’s leading contemporary sculptors, Dale Dunning continues to create new, original work from his foundry in Ontario. Forged from tube aluminum and coated with a reflectiv...

Category

2010s Abstract Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Metal

Nimbus II - rustic, repurposed steel, metal, gothic, figurative wall sculpture
Nimbus II - rustic, repurposed steel, metal, gothic, figurative wall sculpture

Nimbus II - rustic, repurposed steel, metal, gothic, figurative wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

A mask of steel aircraft cable is framed by a halo of unwound ends. Patinated in dark rust, the wall sculpture by Dale Dunning has a moody, weathered appearance. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Nimbus as: "an indication (such as a circle) of radiant light or glory about the head of a drawn or sculptured divinity, saint, or sovereign" Dale Dunning holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Kuro Koi AP -  black, rustic, baroque, face, figurative, bronze wall sculpture
Kuro Koi AP -  black, rustic, baroque, face, figurative, bronze wall sculpture

Kuro Koi AP - black, rustic, baroque, face, figurative, bronze wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Bronze cast mask, created by casting decorative escutcheons used in furniture at the turn the 19th century, and combining them into a mask that challenges both traditional ideas of t...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

Materials

Bronze

Akai Koi AP - red, rustic, baroque, face, figurative, bronze wall sculpture
Akai Koi AP - red, rustic, baroque, face, figurative, bronze wall sculpture

Akai Koi AP - red, rustic, baroque, face, figurative, bronze wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Bronze sculptor Dale Dunning’s skilled craftsmanship never overshadows the story he wants to tell. Often he presents new ways of looking at the human face – sometimes as a mask, other times brimming with words and thoughts – and always compelling, sacred and narrative. His formal education includes a MFA (1971) from Cranbrook Academy...

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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Art

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Bronze

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Find a wide variety of authentic Dale Dunning art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Dale Dunning in metal, bronze, steel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Dale Dunning art, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Brandon Vickerd, Clint Neufeld, and Zeke Moores.

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