Artist Emily White's hand-crafted sculpted bovine buffalo 'American Bison/Prairie House' is so aesthetically authentic that if it wasn't for half of its skeletal wood framework showing, I would have believed it was real.
Composed of red oak, wool-like felt fabric, cast iron and timber, this life size Buffalo was pieced together completely by hand and stands proudly in Philadelphia. The forefront of the bovine beast is arranged with hand-dyed brown wool felt used to mimic a buffalo's shaggy fur.
Each felt piece was then carefully hung and distorted. The rear end of the buffalo is left entirely bare with only its skeletal framework showing. The striking contrast between the nakedness of the wood skeleton and the thickly-clad face of the buffalo is simply breathtaking. And if you like unconventional art pieces and cattle, both the mock-up model and the finished product are looking to go to a good home.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hand-crafted Sculptures
- Opportunity for artists to create unique, realistic sculptures using unconventional materials.
- Felt Fabric Art
- Potential for artists to explore the use of felt fabric in creating visually striking and textured artwork.
- Naked Wood Framework
- Innovation opportunity to create art pieces that showcase the contrast between the natural beauty of wood and other materials.
Where This Applies
- Art and Sculpture
- Artists can push the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship by incorporating unconventional materials and techniques.
- Textile and Fiber Arts
- Artisans and designers can explore new possibilities in creating visually impactful artwork with felt fabric.
- Interior Design and Decor
- The use of naked wood framework in art pieces presents an opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unique focal points into their designs.
