02: Earth Mother
Earth Mother was inspired by a group life study of a Mum with her 3 month infant. I started firstly with drawing various perspectives. On the second day I used modelling wax over a metal armature to make a machete 30cm high sculpture. I later created this 60cm high figure based on the machette- accentuating the protective abundance of the mothers body & her tenderness towards her vulnerable delicate infant at peace in her arms .
Bronze resin 60 x 45cm
£2,700.00
Ani Buckland
While I started making pots and lamps in the ceramics department at university my epiphany moment was when I did a life study figurative sculpture workshop.
While based on a classical approach of observational life study, human and animal, I studied anatomy based sculpture during the pandemic. I love understanding the underlying structure of form and strive to make my most “authentic” work .
Captivated by the intricate beauty of form I seek to express and celebrate what I see and love.
Using, clay or wax for modelling machetes or plaster & scrim to make larger works.
Inspired by Greek Classical through Rodin to contemporary sculptors from early 20thc ie. Elizabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth,Henry Moore, Gill.
I have exhibited regularly with Southwest Sculptors and fellow 2D artists since 2013.
I hope that my work may comfort, delight and encourage others.
