Blake Ward, The Space Within

Blake Ward’s works from his Spirits Collection expand on the techniques of figurative sculpture developed in antiquity. Challenging established norms, these sculptures illustrate Ward’s contrarian approach presenting the contemporary figure by revealing the interior space of the human form thus evoking a dialogue between the conscious and the unconscious. While Ward remains true to his roots in traditional sculpture, he brakes free from the formal academic model with his Spirits Collection, crossing over into the abstract and the ethereal.

These ¼ scale, partial bronze figures are both seductive and magic, their perfect proportions reflect hidden perspectives found within our human condition. The textured exterior surface alludes to the layered complexity of our individuality. The open, exposed interior elicits introspection. Holding fast to his love of the human figure, Ward leads us toward self-discovery.

Although this show is over some of the works are still available.
Please inquire 604-732-5353.

Angel Assiel

Angel Assiel ~ The Angel of Healing
Bronze, Monaco, Unique Piece
Height 23.62 in., Width 9.0 in., Depth 12.9 in

Angel Forces

Angel Forces ~ Angel of Invisibility, Mathematics and Logic
Bronze, Monaco, Unique Piece
Height: 22.8 in., Width: 7.5 in., Depth: 12.2 in

Angel Ishtra

Angel Ishtra ~ Goddess of Fertility, Love, War, and Sex
Bronze, Monaco, Unique Piece
Height 28.3 in., Width: 10.8 in., Depth: 14.6 in

 Ushabti Renpet

Ushabti Renpet ~ Egyptian Goddess of Eternity
Bronze, Monaco, Unique Piece
Height: 33 in, Width: 6.3 in, Depth: 6.7 in

Ushabti Nuit

Ushabti Nuit ~ Egyptian Goddess of the Heavens
Bronze, Monaco, Unique Piece
Height: 34.6 in, Width: 6.7 in, Depth: 7.9 inAngel Zagzagel

Angel Zagzagel ~ Angel of Wisdom [SOLD]
Bronze, Monaco, Unique Piece
Height: 16.9 in, Width: 8.7 in, Depth: 5.9 in

Andromeda Series: Devorah62
Digital 3D Printed in wax, polymer Cast ArtCast
Georgetown Ontario 2018
Bronze, Edition of 3
Height: 24.4 in, Width: 4.7 in, Depth: 7.9 in

Blake Ward received his Fine Arts Degree from the University of Alberta in 1979 and went on to study classical figurative sculpture in Paris until 1989, when he moved to his current studio in Monte Carlo. When he was invited to teach at the University of Hanoi in 2003, Ward began a journey combining art and activism. His Fragments Series of sculpture presents a bold socio-political voice calling out to our humanitarian dreams of justice, truth, and equality and he has been a positive force raising funds and awareness for the eradication of landmines. Ward’s work has shown in Monaco, France, England, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Delhi, The United States, and Canada.

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