Today’s wonderful artist was sent to me by my friend A.D., and as soon as I saw his work, I understood why she shared it. These are the magnificent bird sculptures by U.K. artist Anthony Theakston.
While Theakson is clearly very into birds, he makes his gorgeous avian creations in a former piggery. Yep. Turns out that’s a real word. The artist splits his efforts between ceramic and bronze sculptures, and I don’t think I could possibly choose a favorite medium. They’re both so beautiful and unique.
But though his art almost exclusively focuses on birds, the artist prefers not to think off himself as a bird sculptor. Instead, Theakson says he’s just inspired by birds’ naturally-sculptural elegance. Bird guy or not, I truly adore his Art Deco-style lines and his luxurious, hand-crafted finishes.
You can follow Anthony Theakston on his website and on Instagram and Facebook.
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November 14, 2020 at 8:43 am
Very nice. I especially like the owls
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November 14, 2020 at 6:12 pm
They’re so elegant and mysterious!
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November 14, 2020 at 10:16 am
Interesting work. Hal
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November 14, 2020 at 6:12 pm
It is!
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November 14, 2020 at 11:06 am
The birds are so cute.
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November 14, 2020 at 6:12 pm
He really does them justice!
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November 14, 2020 at 1:33 pm
Absolutely gorgeous. And very much reminds me of this artist, who I knew quite well when I lived in the same far northern village for many years. She carves moose and caribou antler. I’m not sure you’ll find enough online to make a post though 😦 She’s so successful I don’t think she even has a website, let alone an insta account, because she doesn’t need them.
https://antlercarver.com/2012/12/12/maureen-morris
https://www.google.com/search?q=Maureen+Morris+Atlin&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=ALeKk00xKQuBxnWvab23vGH9sLbOOA8x4A:1605378543184&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjEma-O1YLtAhWLjp4KHV4yCFoQ_AUoAnoECAYQBA&biw=1280&bih=712
Alison
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November 14, 2020 at 6:16 pm
How funny! I started a post about her, but as you said, I couldn’t find enough of her work to share. Great minds!
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November 14, 2020 at 9:41 pm
These are all lovely, but those owls!
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November 15, 2020 at 12:02 am
Absolutely!
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November 30, 2020 at 6:28 pm
Amazing, I love things birds/aviarian!
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November 30, 2020 at 8:38 pm
I do, too. If you had told me before we moved to Broad Channel that I’d be a bird fan, I would have laughed at you.
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