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, Mick’s 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 I’ve preferred to not ‘overwork’ the clay. With this looser style, collectors of my work will continue to notice something they hadn’t seen before, even if it’s just a partial fingerprint or smudge. These slight ‘imperfections’ are a reminder of the hands-on sculpting process, kept frozen in the finished bronze.” Mick’s 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, it’s less about creating a perfect replica of the animal, and more about sculpting a narrative or moment in time.” - Mick Doellinger -