Mark Newman (American, b. 1962), Eel Walker

2009, patinated bronze, limited edition numbered 7 of 20, signed and dated to the terraced edge, mounted atop a unique stepped polished marble base (only casting with this base).

21 1/2 x 29 x 8 1/4 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill and Greensboro, North Carolina

This exceptional sculpture, since its inception, has attracted admiration from various figurative sculptors, animators, and a wide array of online forums and social media platforms. Mark's own sculptural oeuvre draws upon his professional interest in character design, but also his appreciation of fine artists such as Edward McCartan (American, 1879-1947), Alphonse Maria Mucha (Czechia, 1860-1939), as well as Italian masters Michelangelo and Bernini. This fantastic piece exhibits strong similarities in composition to McCartan's well known sculpture Diana (for reference see Metropolitan Museum, object number 23.106.1).

Mark Newman is a world famous sculptor for the Movie Visual Effects industry, Collectibles and Fine Art worlds. He graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California in 1986 with a degree in Illustration and started work immediately sculpting and prototyping for 'Collectibles' companies, including work for clients such as Bowen Designs, Department 56, Hallmark, Sideshow Collectibles, Lenox Inc, and Lead sculptor on the collectible line "Ebony visions." Mark also has a distinguished career designing and sculpting for Special FX and video game companies, including Dreamworks, Electronic Arts, Tony McVey, and Tippett Studios. He completed commissioned works for various clients including Stanford University Sports Dept., as well as bronze fireplace facades for George Lucas and The Skywalker Ranch. Newman has been interviewed and featured in various published articles, such as CanvasRebel and Sideshow.

Good estate condition; underside stone with separation cracks and fill as made.