Dale Dunning Abstract 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
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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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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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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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 Abstract Sculptures
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Bronze
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 Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
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 Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
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