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| "Gros Ventre", Bison Fiber Sculpture by Doris Florig |
It took all summer to complete but it was worth every minute. While working on him, he got moved around quite a bit from studio to studio. Everywhere he went he created quite a stir. Unlike other art work, there was never a hesitation in the response of the observer. Some jumped because he seemed so real, others thought he was scary and others laughed showing great pleasure. The reactions changed as he took shape, but there was always an uninhibited reaction. He has been fun from start to finish.
He was constructed from nothing but wire, a raw fleece, felted wool, yarn, real bison hair and real horns. Once completed, he sold immediately. I am happy to say that he went to a good home. He was purchased by Marie-Eve and Harvey Locke. Harvey is the founder of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, commonly known as Y2Y. One of their projects is to reintroduce the Bison to Banff National Park.
With my approval Harvey and Marie-Eve named their new sculpture after the location where he was conceived, “Gross Ventre”. Headed for Canada, they left my studio grinning and smiling. ”Gros Ventre” become the first bison to migrate to Banff National Park as part of the BISON BELONG project.
Should I do a big horn sheep next?
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Doris is a TAFA member although her member profile is still not posted. Visit her website.
Doris Florig is currently teaching in the fiber department at Jackson Hole, WY at the Center for the Arts. To learn more about workshops and classes offered contact Doris: email.
Doris is a TAFA member although her member profile is still not posted. Visit her website.
The nose is what got me! It makes the sculpture come to life! I asked Doris how she did it:
ReplyDelete"I did the nose with a piece of leather. Shaped the leather, poked some holes into it so I could stitch it into shape and then let the leather soak in some dye."
Wowzers! I could not believe this was not a real bison head! Yes! Definitely go for the big horn sheep and anything else that strikes your fancy, Doris!