Nick Mackman – “Raj at Rest” Bronze Sculpture

Medium:  Bronze  No 3/15 Limited Edition

Dimensions:60 x 45 x 25cm

Our very sincere thanks to Nick who had donated this piece to support conservation.

As quoted by Nick “My art is informed by my life-long love of animals. I grew up with a dog by my side and learned from an early age that every animal has its own distinctive personality. As an artist my work is a continually evolving exploration of animal behaviour. I never start a new piece without making that connection with my subject. I need to understand the animal, its environment, behaviour and personality. I need to know its story and what it’s feeling; is it vulnerable, sleepy, proud, frightened, angry, playful? Most of my animal sculptures are based on observations made in the wild. This is the only way to really connect with the animal on its own level. I’m not interested in making crude anthropomorphisms. For me, it’s disrespectful and betrays a failure to understand and relate to the subject. My work is inspired by what I see in the wild. A slight tilt of the head, licking of the lips or pricking of the ears can speak volumes. These are the subtle details that bring a sculpture to life and transform it from a purely representational model to an expressive and emotive artwork. Ultimately, it’s the presence in the room which I find so exciting and which makes sculpture so powerful.”