2024
Corten Steel
84” x 108”
The moose is a creature who has inspired for centuries with its power and gentle disposition. It moves effortlessly through the landscape, embodying ancient wisdom, nobility and a creative spirit; it is a navigator, a shape shifter, a gentle giant. The moose has an ability to move at great speed over seemingly impossible terrain. Thoughtfully placed within its natural habitat, the piece is an elegant tribute to the mighty, enduring animal. As the sculpture matures and withstands the Canadian climate, it will age naturally with dignity as its materials weathers to a perfect patina.
I create multi-faceted works offering meaning and movement. Gustav’s site was chosen to encourage and enhance multiple views and interpretations. A viewer, passing by on the water, will register the silhouette and pause to consider its meaning. The shapes within the moose suggest the moose’s natural habitat: ponds, leaves, clouds. In this piece I pose a larger invitation to open up and examine the many different ways in which we can see ourselves.
The beauty of Corten steel is the rich patina that continues to develop in the elements over time. A living work of art intended to change.
