Edward Waites
African Elephant
Bronze
60 x 30 x 45 cms / 23½ x 11¾ x 17¾ inches
Edition 5 of 12
Description
This powerful bronze presents the African elephant as a study in mass and movement. The lifted foreleg introduces momentum, while the broad body and lowered head anchor the sculpture firmly to the ground. Waites’ handling of surface is robust and direct, with worked textures conveying the thickness of hide and the animal’s immense physical weight. The trunk and tusks are integrated into the overall structure, reinforcing balance rather than theatrical emphasis. A cool, stone-like patina enhances the sculpture’s solidity, allowing light to articulate the planes without diminishing its force.