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The TAO Of Bronze

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"The finest bronzes for the serene garden and home"

Shelley S. Curtiss
Shelley has been a professional sculptor since 1989, and a foundry owner/operator in Joseph, Oregon from 1989 to 1995. Her sculptures are smooth and stylized representational bronzes with rich organic patinas. She has accomplished a wide variety of works including commissioned pieces for five New York City Parks, the U.S. Treasury Department and the U.S. Forest Service. She has also participated in many juried art shows including Loveland, CO.

When Shelley creates a figure, whether animal, human or abstract, she tries to subtly balance her voice with what the subject itself ultimately wants to say. This is a compelling challenge. Her fundamental approach is to deliberately remove detail that detracts from the overall composition and add lines or planes that will enhance the visual impact she is seeking. Usually, less is more. Then her foundry must take on the challenge to produce a top quality bronze that preserves the artist's visual integrity. Given the complexity of the foundry process, that is no small task.

Having been a co-owner and operator of a foundry for six years, Shelley cultivated high standards and respect for the artisans who cast and finish her bronzes. She works with a group of guys close to her home in Joseph, Oregon, that do a wonderful job for her. These guys know exactly what she wants before she puts her signature on each piece. Though she used to get an incredible thrill out of pouring molten bronze into her own shells and playing with patina chemicals, she now devotes more time to her studio.

Shelley Curtiss web site, The TAO of Bronze.com thetaoofbronze.com

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