Nude Art
My formal art training began with pottery and functional vessels so the move to sculpture seemed to be a natural evolution. Permanent materials such as clay, stone and bronze have always been a part of my pallet; the figure is a subject that I have rendered many ways incorporating variations of these materials.
Learning the language of form and function and juxtaposing it with a play of positive and negative shapes is a constant exploration in my work. Consistently appearing as a thread throughout my work is the female form, the inspiration being both familiarity and an appreciation for the human body.
“Torso” is an experiment in cast bronze of a hollow vessel. The piece grew out of a perception of how the female form is viewed. Some of the most important parts of a woman’s inner workings are outlined by negative spaces. Other parts that are considered taboo by some are remain whole. As the human form is soft and pliable this piece is executed in a medium that is hard and cold to the touch yet it imbues the supple visual qualities of the female figure.
Art Education
1998/97 Glass Blowing, Red Deer College Alberta “Summer Series”
1998 Glass Fusing Workshop with Brock Craig
1990 Sculpture Diploma Program Capilano College (Dean’s List)
1983-86 Participated in various bronze workshops with the Seymour Sculptors
1982 Capilano College summer session Bronze workshop
1980 – 81 Fine Arts Program at David Thompson University- Nelson BC
Studied Sculpture Dance & Drawing
1980 University of Alberta Department of Extension Studied Ceramics
It took four years at the Alberta College of Art (Calgary) to realize that commercial art was not my calling. For the next few years, focusing on my family became my priority. In recent years, I have discovered stained glass, wood, clay and photography, loving each medium.
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Harbour Seal Carving
Craig Benson celebrates and honours the creatures on this planet with his work, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest. He was born in Vancouver and moved to Victoria, British Columbia in 1987. Carving began as a hobby for Craig, while he was pursuing an education in environmental studies. His career in wildlife management and habitat protection kept him close to his artistic subjects, and helped develop his appreciation of life’s diversity. After several years, his life-long interest in art and nature called him to change careers.
