Buildings
The building series was inspired by the barns and outbuildings in the countryside around our home in Northern Illinois.
Each original welded bronze construction is oxidized (colored) with a hot process patina.
Each original welded bronze construction is oxidized (colored) with a hot process patina.
Wheelhouse series
The Wheelhouse series consists of rolling houses with personalities. They are depictions of shelter and mobility.
They are built for change and fueled by the discontent that comes with the territory of human experience-
the discontent that moves us to better times and better places.
They are built for change and fueled by the discontent that comes with the territory of human experience-
the discontent that moves us to better times and better places.
Forged Bronze Boats
These pieces are heated and hammered from one flat bronze plate. Each end has a welded seam that is ground to an edge. The base is solid bronze with copper chain to "cradle" the boat flat or at an angle. There is a great tactile quality to these vessels, handling them off the base is another aspect of engagement.
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Bronze Buckets
Each vessel in this series is a welded, forged and patinated bronze construction.
Please email mcleanbronze@comcast.net or call 815-363-0668 for available work in this series.
Blockheads
Bronze, copper, patina, glass block, 6" x 5" x 9"
Please call 815-363-0668 or email mcleanbronze@comcast.net for available work in this series.
Balance Vessels
Strength in balance- in stillnes or motion. Each forged, welded, and patinated bronze vessel balances from bronze pegs in a copper chain cradle base.
Please email mcleanbronze@comcast.net or call 815-363-0668 for available work in this series.
Please email mcleanbronze@comcast.net or call 815-363-0668 for available work in this series.
Balance Vessel with Bead
4.5"(H) x 9"(W) x 3"(D)
welded bronze, hot patina, antique spindle whorl, copper chain
4.5"(H) x 9"(W) x 3"(D)
welded bronze, hot patina, antique spindle whorl, copper chain