Dale Dunning Sculptures
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.to
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Artist: Dale Dunning
Inside/Out - large, abstracted, figurative, outdoor stainless 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 artist, ...
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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
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 Sculptures
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Metal
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 Sculptures
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Metal
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 Sculptures
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Bronze
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 Sculptures
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Metal
Cloud 1/7 - soft, smooth, calming, human face, white lacquered bronze sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Dale Dunning’s contemporary sculptures often use the generic image of the human head as a metaphor for our collective experience. With this table top piece in bronze, the Canadian ar...
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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Sculptures
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Bronze
Radiant - silver, abstract human face, steel aircraft cable wall sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Strands of steel aircraft cable are woven into a silent, glittering mask by sculptor Dale Dunning. Strand ends frame the mask like a radiant, glimmering halo.
Canadian sculptor...
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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Sculptures
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Steel
Midori Koi (AP) - green, rustic, baroque, face, figurative bronze wall sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The exquisite detail of antique hand-carved wood has been re-imagined as a mask in this intriguing sculpture by Dale Dunning. The Canadian artist often re-purposes found objects—this...
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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Sculptures
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Bronze
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 Sculptures
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Metal
Sophist AP - letters formed into a head, bronze figurative sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Large metal letters, welded together into the form of an abstracted head are skillfully cast in bronze by sculptor Dale Dunning. The title of this ...
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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Sculptures
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Bronze
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 Sculptures
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Metal, Steel
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 Sculptures
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Metal
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 Sculptures
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Bronze, Steel
Palimpsest 4/7 - abstract, repurposed metal, gothic, figurative wall sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary metal wall sculpture is a mask.
The masterful artwork of Dale Dunning has been collected and exhibited across Canada. The Canadian sculptor is known for his pench...
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2010s Contemporary Dale Dunning Sculptures
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Metal
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 Sculptures
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Bronze
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 Sculptures
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Bronze
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 Sculptures
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Stainless Steel
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 Sculptures
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Bronze
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 Sculptures
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Metal
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 Sculptures
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Metal
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 Sculptures
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Metal
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 Sculptures
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Metal
Calligraphy - abstracted, repurposed metal, gothic, figurative, bronze sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Old metal type, welded together to form the head of this oversized bust, is cast in bronze and perched on a bronze pyramidal base by sculptor Dale Dunni...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Dale Dunning Sculptures
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Bronze
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...
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2010s Abstract Dale Dunning Sculptures
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Metal
Data Dreams II - figurative, aluminum, metal, wall sculpture, contemporary
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Dale Dunning’s eclectic and contemporary sculptural work explores universal themes. This wall sculpture is made from laser-cut brushed aluminum. The ‘head’ is mounted on a background...
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2010s Abstract Dale Dunning Sculptures
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Metal
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 Sculptures
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Stainless Steel, Metal
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 Sculptures
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Metal
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 Sculptures
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Bronze
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A patchwork of steel machine screws becomes a contemplative, silent mask -- powder coated in polished chrome, this wall sculpture by Dale Dunning glitters in the light.
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Soritical Red
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Hundreds of machine screws are pressed and welded into the shape of a large spiky mask in this haunting sculpture by Dale Dunning. The wall mounted, silent face is powder coated in a...
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Soritical Silver
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Located in Bloomfield, ON
Hundreds of steel machine screws are pressed and welded into the shape of a large spiky mask in this haunting sculpture by Dale Dunning. The wall mounted, silent face is powder coate...
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Tattoo - Bronze Life Size Mask Sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A haunting life-sized mask stamped or tattooed with a pattern of triangles is cast in bronze by Dale Dunning. From the early part of Dunning's career, this mask reflects themes that ...
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Dichotomy - Large Polished Aluminum Wall Sculpture
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Ebo - human, life-size, mask, tribal, cast bronze sculpture
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Herringbone
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Daedalus 2/7 - abstracted, repurposed metal, gothic, figurative wall sculpture
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Find a wide variety of authentic Dale Dunning sculptures 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 sculptures, 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. Dale Dunning sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,500 and tops out at $85,000, while the average work can sell for $11,500.