Born in Germany
and raised in Australia, Mick Doellinger has called the United
States home since 2003.
For over 40
years Mick has focused his time on sculpting; from his early
years of scientific sculpting of the mannikins used
in the taxidermy industry, to now solely immersing himself in
the creation of fine art bronzes, Micks subjects span the
globe and highlight his varied interests.
Doellinger
hopes viewers of his work connect with the sculptures in some
way; feeling the essence of the animals and noticing
the subtle nuances of the shape, motion or character in each
piece.
My
earlier work was much more literal, but over time Ive preferred
to not overwork the clay. With this looser style,
collectors of my work will continue to notice something they
hadnt seen before, even if its just a partial fingerprint
or smudge. These slight imperfections are a reminder
of the hands-on sculpting process, kept frozen in the finished
bronze.
Micks
life-long accumulation of in-depth knowledge of animals has given
him unique insights into their anatomy, movements and behavior.
From his many years of rodeo, commercial butchering, guiding
& wildlife management, Doellinger believes his time in the
field, studying the subjects & environments they occupy,
is critical to his creative process.
For
me, its less about creating a perfect replica of the animal,
and more about sculpting a narrative or moment in time.
- Mick
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