Jack Gibson Biography

Jack began his journey as a sculptor by creating three-dimensional bronze wildlife pieces. These fine limited-edition sculptures were inspired by many years of studying wildlife in their habitats, from British Columbia to the Arctic Circle and in other parts of the world.

Jack's friendship with the First Nation people marked another step in his journey as a sculptor. He created works of art such as the "Transformation Mask" and the "Kwaguilth Dancer." The experience of restoring and casting 10,000 year old artifacts for the University of British Columbia also sparked his interest in restoration.

The movement of dance and human body has fascinated Jack for years and led to the creation of contemporary sculptures. His latest sculpture, "Liberty", is a surrealistic piece expressing the independence of two mortals.

In 1999, Jack found himself in Cuba just as Castro was initiating a major restoration of Havana's artistic heritage. As a result, he became intrigued with two-dimensional reliefs. To date, he has created 28 two-dimensional cold-cast bronze reliefs using atomized metal powders. These range in size from 6" x 6" to 12" x 16" and vary in subject matter from Greek mythology to wildlife. Either as framed artworks or as focal tiles, they are sure to impress designers and art collectors.

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