Bronze Sculpture

Bronze is a metal alloy made by smelting together copper, tin and occasionally other elements. It is highly valued for many reasons. For example, it is sturdy and much less brittle than iron and other metals, making it resistant to rapid corrosion. It also doesn't cause much friction or create sparking, which is why it is often used to make tools, especially those used in combustible environments.

In terms of art, it is the most commonly used metal for casting sculptures. Traditionally, bronze sculptures are cast using a complicated process called the lost wax process. Below is a video, explaining how this is done.

Bronze has a unique resonance that makes the metal alloy ideal to use for casting bells. One of our artists, James Moore, creates beautiful bronze bells. Here are a few examples of his work:

James Moore- Elements Bell

James Moore- Wild River

For additional images of James Moore's work, visit his page on our website at the following link: http://www.smithklein.com/moore.php



A few other bronze artists we have in the gallery are:


Jeanning Young

Jeannine Young- Umbrella Girl

Louise Peterson

 

Louise Peterson -On the Rise

And Jim Budish

Jim Budish- Chauncey and Abby

In the final stages of bronze sculpture making, a patina is usually applied. These days a hot patina can be used that allows more control of the end result. A hot patina can be applied by heating the metal and adding various solutions to the surface or by brushing the metal with a solution and then heating the metal with a blowtorch.

One of the artists in the gallery, Robert Deurloo is notorious for using exciting patinas. One of our favorites is his purple hippo.

Robert Deurloo- Purple Hippo

 For a complete listing of all our artists, please visit out website at www.smithklein.com