PYGMY OWL

PYGMY OWLDavid Riome (b. 1954, Saskatchewan) is a self taught Canadian sculptor whose work reflects a profound connection to the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the mixed woodlands of his childhood and the rugged landscapes of Northern Saskatchewan, Riome creates stone sculptures that celebrate wildlife, the human form, and the rhythms of nature. Using traditional hand tools, he transforms soapstone, antler, bone, coral, bronze, and other materials

Rijneveld spent her early years drawing

and Asia exposed him to the rich diversity of global city life and landscapes

from sunbathers to road trips to museum exhibitions

sort of halfway between Robert Bateman and a caveman

and personal reflection in viewers

a member of the Naikun Raven Clan

I had the joy of watching this big boy stroll through some old forest fire burn and picking apart logs

particularly her evocative and lifelike bears

As I continue to encounter these weathered structures

The Haida dragonfly is a symbol of mystery

It can represent a messenger between realms

His work reflects a deep sense of responsibility