Dale Dunning

Dale Dunning


ARTIST'S STATEMENT
When it comes to writing about my work I experience a certain reluctance. Words tend to define and nail down ideas and to quote Nietzsche "words make the uncommon common". My sculptures are objects of reflection and contemplation. The head that I employ in most of my work is generic, non-specific, genderless, egg-like in form and intention. I look on them as a mirror which reflects back the observer's experience in new combinations and associations. The works are open ended with no didactic intent other than to see new possibilities.
I work in metal because I love the physical tactility of it and the processes involved in making a sculpture.

CURRICULUM VITAE
Education:
Master of Fine Arts, 1969-1971
Cranbrook Academy of Art
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Julius Schmidt & Michael Hall instructors

Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1965-1969
Mt. Allison University
Sackville, N.B.
Lawren Harris, David Silverberg, Jeff Poklen, David Samila,
George Tiesen instructors
Awards:
Canada Council B Grant 1969
The Mississippi Mills Cultural Achievement Award 2005


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