Bronze Sculpture
Are we there yet?
Bronze • 11.5cm x 8cm x 18.5cm
$1,510.98
With approximately 17,500 white rhinos remaining in the wild, the need to protect these magnificent creatures has never been more pressing.
On our game farm, we were honoured to host Tshukudu and Umkhombe, a striking pair of Southern White Rhinos. Soon after their arrival, Umkhombe gave birth to a lively calf we named Uno.
One evening, as the sun dipped low, I crossed paths with the family on my quadbike ride home. Out of the brush came a confident little grey boulder – it was Uno. He snorted, tossed his head, and lunged forward. But it wasn’t Uno I feared – it was his mother’s watchful presence behind him.
If she disapproved of how close he was coming, my quad and I would definitely be in trouble.
Uno seemed to delight in the moment. He seemed so proud of having rattled me, unaware that my real unease stemmed from his mother’s little side-eye glances.
Just as he inched even closer, the gentle hum of the engine broke the tension, prompting him to pause, reconsider, and dash back to his mother’s side. That day, little Uno stole my heart.
Three years later, tragedy struck. Poachers discovered the family.
We found Tshukudu lying on his side, a bullet wound through his lungs. His horn remained, a silent testament to their failure, but the heartbreak was immeasurable.
Fearing for their safety, we arranged for Umkhombe (now pregnant again) and her cheeky young Uno to be moved to a new sanctuary.
This sculpture is dedicated to Umkhombe and Uno – survivors of mankind’s darkest impulses and carriers of enduring hope.
I miss them deeply, but find solace in knowing they are safe. For their species to thrive, only compassion and protection stand between them and extinction.
Daggaboy
Bronze • 24cm x 14cm x 16.5cm
$1,569.09
‘Daggaboy’ is a term used to describe old and usually solitary buffalo bulls who have been forced out of the herd by younger bulls.
These loner bulls are known for putting up a great fight when spooked, injured or trapped, even chasing down potential danger, like lions, by themselves.
These bulls are locally known as ‘dagga boys’. due to the thick black clay that coats their skin. The word ‘dagga’ is derived from an African word ‘Daggha’, which means clay/mud.
An African Buffalo is not only known as one of the Big 5, but as a force to be reckoned with. Even a lion knows to tread lightly around it, for without the help of its pride members, this horned beast will surely triumph.
It is considered one of the most unpredictable creatures. Unlike any other African animal, the Cape Buffalo gives little to no warning before attacking.
When bluffing, some animals like to make themselves look bigger while others make noise to seem threatening. The buffalo does not change its colours based on a fake or real charge. He gives no scowl, or bark or flick of the tail to tell you whether or not to call his bluff.
The only indication you get that he is aware of your presence is a raised head.
He has poor eyesight, but his nose is one of the strongest in the bushveld. He will raise his nose until it is level with his eyes, and once he has locked on to you the earth will tremble as he charges towards you, as if tracing a line in the sand.
I wanted to capture the most intimidating moment one would find when facing the one known to locals as “The Black Death”. Of all the animals in the African bushveld, it is truly one to both admire and fear.
Jackal Chasing Guinea Fowl
Bronze (25 in series) • 23cm x 10cm x 15.5cm
$726.43
The Black-Backed Jackal is a common canine of Southern Africa, often feared by farmers for raiding livestock and hunted due to rabies concerns.
Agile and opportunistic, it can catch prey as large as impalas but mainly feeds on birds, lizards, rodents, eggs, berries, and insects. One of the few animals that can survive in extremely dry territories, it forms a lifelong bond with a single mate.
In this bronze piece, I wanted to capture the jackal in its quiet strength and simplicity, here testing its wits against one of the savanna’s trickiest birds, the guinea fowl.
Rutting Rams
Bronze • 22cm x 15cm x 13cm
$871.72
During Rutting season (around April to May) Impala Rams become very territorial and will challenge other rams.
They stake out possible mating territories and herd groups of females which they guard jealously from rivals. During this time, they will viciously lock horns and generate barking sounds that one would never consider could come from such a delicate looking creature.
The rams become completely blinded by their desire to fight. They will unknowingly leap in front of game vehicles and quadbikes without even noticing them. Being this close to nature without disturbing it truly gave me the chance to observe their delicate dance.
As skilled as a couple of fencing masters, they stay just out of reach of their opponent’s sharp and deadly horns. Their hooves become a blur of movement and the bushveld is filled with the occasional clang as horn meets horn.
As an artist, I wanted to capture this dance in all its glory. Two rams, stuck in a battle for all eternity.
Klipspringer
Bronze on Rock • Size based on natural rock.
Average 15cm x 10cm x 10cm.
No two pieces are the same due to natural rocks.
$203.40
The Klipspringer is one of Africa’s smaller antelope. Its name means “Rock-Jumper” in Afrikaans and, as its name suggests, it is known for its agility and balance on rocky mountain tops.
It is very shy and very rarely seen, but its fur has a natural sheen that looks like it is made from gold. Its hooves are a rubbery texture and shaped like a ballerina’s shoes.
It defies gravity on its tippy toes as it jumps out of reach of its predators. It is also a very loyal mate, as they will choose only one partner to spend the rest of their lives with.
Due to its golden sheen in real life, I have chosen to keep this bronze piece closer to its polished state.
The Story within the Bronze
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