Artist Information:
Phil Abernethy
Richmond Hill,
Canada
Member Since: Mar 2004
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Artist Statement:
I’ve had an interest in
blacksmithing and mixed media
sculptural work for many
years, the last couple of
which have seen development of
figurative sculpture shown
here.
Forged sculptures are bought
to shape by hand using
traditional blacksmithing
techniques. Finishes are
generally heat colored with an
open flame, which produces a
subtle array of oxide colors
unique to each. Other pieces
are treated with various
patina techniques. All are
treated with a clear
protective lacquer.
The subject matter ranges from
collages of found objects, to
figures in active or dramatic
poses. Some figures reflect
subjects of true or invented
mythology. Most are of
suitable size for home
display.
It’s often said that sculptors
of stone nurture the emerging
forms from the material. I
find something similar happens
during the forging process.
Regardless of the process,
work that emerges with a
feeling of inherent rightness
or personality survives
recycling.
Forging is a physical,
intense, immediate and direct
method of working metal.
Occasionally the sketched idea
emerges as drawn, at other
times the process can, and
often does, take on a life of
its' own after the first heat.
When spontaneous changes of
the direction occur, more
often than not ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Crafts National 32,
Pennsylania State University
1998.
Wellington Gallery, Aurora, ON
2005...
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Artist Galleries:
Wellington Gallery, Aurora, ON
July 14 - Oct 31 2005
http://www.wellingtongallery.co
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Artist Reviews:
Artist Blacksmith Assoc. of
North America (ABANA) -
Profile May 2005 issue...
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Collections:
Dr. M-L. Katila, Kupio,
Finland
Mr. & Mrs. M. Marchand,
Toronto, Canada
Mr. & Mrs. McBrien, Toronto,
ON. Canada
T. Imerson, Orangeville, ON.
Canada...
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Commissions:
Upper Canada College, Toronto.
CAN - Altun HA Sculptural
Feature Clock
Portfoolio Gallery, Etobicoke.
Ontario.
Mr. & Mrs M. Marchand,
Richmond Hill Ontario.
Dr M-L Katila, Kuopio,
Finland.
Ms. C. Gerrard, Chester,
England.
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Phil Abernethy's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Phil Abernethy's Portfolio. Browse Abernethy's body of work: I’ve had an interest in blacksmithing and mixed media sculptural work for many years, the last couple of which have seen development of figurative sculpture shown here.
Forged sculptures are bought to shape by hand using traditional blacksmithing techniques. Finishes are generally heat colored with an open flame, which produces a subtle array of oxide colors unique to each. Other pieces are treated with various patina techniques. All are treated with a clear protective lacquer.
The subject matter ranges from collages of found objects, to figures in active or dramatic poses. Some figures reflect subjects of true or invented ... |
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Strider, 2005
Metalsmith,
14 x 14 X 4 inches
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Strider, 2005
Steel Sculpture,
20 x 14 X 3 inches
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Fault Sextant, 2004
Steel Sculpture,
12 x 30 X 10 inches
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Strider, 2005
Steel Sculpture,
20 x 14 X 3 inches
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Reaching, 2005
Steel Sculpture,
8 x 24 X 8 inches
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Reaching, 2005
Steel Sculpture,
8 x 24 X 8 inches
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