Artwork description:

I make my work to understand things, get to the meat and bones, in this case literally. Six years ago I suffered from Caudal Equina Syndrome. This rare spinal disorder can leave sufferers unable to walk and with many other challenges. With thanks to excellent surgery and physiotherapy I recovered well but it would have seemed impossible to create this sculpture mentally or physically at that time.

Creating this work has been a massive physical challenge and a steep learning curve. I worked from anatomical models, medical drawings, MRI scans, photos and was lucky enough to handle some real human bones.

The subject is not a perfect anatomical representation of the spine of a perfect human specimen but my artist impression of a real hardworking spine, the source of pain but also of the literal strength of the body, capable of amazing things.

The subject may suffer pain but is looking outwards, the source of the pain is also the backbone, the strength to stay upright and looking forward despite the imperfection.

There are 18 in this edition, due to Artfinder rules I must only list the first one. If you wish to purchase this exact one please buy it through this link but if you wish a different colour palette or for the piece to be less expensive then please commission me referring to Backbone.

Your piece will then be hand made to order and is available in different patinas or with a different stone for the base.

This piece is hand made to order and will take between 10-12 weeks to complete.
Specialist fine art movers are used for delivery, please contact for a specific quote if your country is not represented.

Materials used:

lost wax cast bronze on marble base

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