Walrus. The creation of this sculpture began with an old pair of scissors that I received from my aunt for cutting fish fins. Their curved shape inspired me to turn them into walrus tusks. After that, everything seemed to fall into place by itself.
Once again, I had the feeling that I was creating a character for an animated film. This is how the process often unfolds: I try to give each animal unusual features and shapes. They become interesting, sometimes even funny, but that is exactly what I want – to spark people’s curiosity and bring a smile to their faces. I believe that a good dose of humour has never hurt anyone.
Some time ago, I had created another walrus, but it was much smaller. This one completely exceeded my expectations. It’s a real diving champion!
Materials:
Body: aluminum pot, plate, wire, vacuum cleaner casing, three tablespoons and a motorboat propeller.
Tusks: curved parts of old scissors.
Fins: aluminum boat bows.
Dimensions: 70 x 77 x 40 cm
Year: 2017
Status: Sold
