Octopus Figure – Edge Sculpture – ED38
£260.00
NEW & in Stock with Deliveries in time for Christmas
Product dimensions
Width: 475 x Depth: 120 x Height: 260 (mm)
Width: 18.7 x Depth: 4.7 x Height: 10.3 (inches)
Edge Sculptures are designed by sculptor Matt Buckley at his studios in Shropshire and are a striking collection of contemporary sculpture. The resident team of talented artists hand finish each piece to create statement pieces for any home or business. For more information on this charming Octopus sculpture, please see details below. All Edge Sculptures, including the Octopus, are also available to view and buy from our Showroom in Mansfield. (from Oct 2020)
Description
Octopus Figure Edge Sculpture
NEW & In Stock FROM 11th DEC 2020
Any Sculpture including the Octopus Edge Sculpture includes free delivery!
Antiques and collectables of the future thoughtfully sculpted Octopus figure has an emphasis on aesthetic design moulded with the mind’s eye.
The Octopus Edge Sculpture is one of the latest additions to the Edge Sculpture range from Matt Buckley. Designed and craftsman made in England by talented Sculptor Matt Buckley, they are thoughtfully sculpted with an emphasis on aesthetic design moulded with the mind’s eye. Each piece has a unique feel that reflects the original animal with a dramatic mix of form, colour, light and texture.
The Octopus figure is a strange and fascinating creature, for starters, it has eight limbs and if that wasn’t enough to make it unique, it also has three hearts, nine brains and blue blood! Renowned for their otherworldly look and remarkable intelligence, octopuses continue to reveal astonishing qualities, abilities and behaviour.
In tests conducted by marine scientists, they’ve solved mazes and completed tricky tasks to get food rewards. They’re also excellent at getting themselves in and out of containers and have a mischievous side to their nature. At the Natural History Museum, staff were perplexed over fish going missing from a tank. It turns out that a nearby Octopus was getting out of its own tank, opening the fish tank, stealing the fish, then closing the lid behind it and then heading back to its own tank to hide the catch! In the wild they have been observed to tap a prawn on the shoulder to startle it, only to make it travel straight to the waiting other seven tentacles to be caught for dinner.
The Octopus is certainly a most fascinating creature regarded as being very intelligent and Matts Octopus Figure perfectly captures the essence of this beautiful creature. As part of your Edge Sculpture collection, you view it with wonder and think about the surprising facts surrounding this creature. The Octopus figure makes a great gift for any fan of sea creatures or a perfect addition to your own collection.
Other Edge Marine creatures include a shark, a sea turtle and a charming penguin. To see the whole range of Edge Sculptures, just click here.
How The Octopus Figure is made
The original octopus piece is moulded and given life from clay that is then expertly encapsulated in rubber to produce the parent mould.
It is then cast from a durable composite granite and are vacuum sealed with a bleed as to remove compromising air bubbles from the structure. The curative period is then initiated and sustained until the structure is aptly hardened.
The Octopus is then meticulously examined and fettled as to outline the depth of detail and heighten the sculptures natural form. For finishing it is then passionately coloured, shaded and detailed by our expert artists; completing the creation of a masterpiece as seen in the photo and the video below.
Play the Video to see more about the Octopus Sculpture
Additional information
| Dimensions | 120 × 475 × 260 mm |
|---|---|
| Edge Sculpture Filters | All, Marine, Wildlife |
| Brand | Edge Sculpture |
| condition | new |
