Description
Young One – African Elephant – Sculpture by Mark Hopkins
Experience the emotional beauty of the wild with Young One – African Elephant, a breathtaking bronze sculpture by acclaimed artist Mark Hopkins. This moving piece captures an intimate moment between a mother elephant and her calf, showcasing both tenderness and strength. Every detail—from the textured folds of their skin to the gentle curve of their trunks—has been meticulously sculpted, bringing this heartwarming scene to life. 🐘💞
Part of the prestigious Nature Series within the Serengeti Collection, this sculpture measures 14 x 17 x 12 inches and makes a striking statement in any space. Crafted in solid bronze and released in 2007 as a limited edition of just 500 pieces, it holds both artistic and collectible value. The dynamic composition invites viewers to connect with the emotional depth and natural grace of these magnificent animals.
Product Features:
- 🐘 Artist: Mark Hopkins
- 🎨 Material: Premium cast bronze
- 📏 Dimensions: 14 x 17 x 12 inches
- 🔢 Edition Size: Limited to 500 pieces
- 🌍 Collection: Nature Series – Serengeti Collection
- 🗓️ Release Year: 2007
- ✨ Highly detailed craftsmanship with lifelike textures and expressions
Why You’ll Love It:
- 💖 Captures the powerful bond between mother and child
- 🏡 Adds a sophisticated, nature-inspired focal point to any room
- 📈 A valuable limited-edition collectible for art enthusiasts
- 🌿 Brings the beauty of the Serengeti into your home
- 🎁 A meaningful and memorable gift for wildlife lovers
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply drawn to meaningful art, Young One – African Elephant offers a timeless tribute to love, protection, and the majesty of nature.
About Mark Hopkins
Mark Hopkins takes his inspiration for every facet of life on Earth, from the majesty of wildlife to mankind’s interaction with nature and produces limited-edition pieces that evoke a sense of awe and respect for the mysteries and loveliness of the world around us. Collectors of his work include Barbara Mandrell, Clint Eastwood, Bill Clinton, Colin Powell, George and Barbara Bush and a host of other luminaries and corporations including the National League Association of Baseball Club Owners, the Atlanta National Golf Club, Humana, Coca-Cola and others. Each Mark Hopkins sculpture is crafted with pride in the USA.
Captivated by form and design, Mark has personally created a signature style of vibrant vitality resulting from decades of study. Encouraged by parents and teachers from an early age, Mark’s unique talent developed alongside his technical skills of sculpting and casting. As an artist, Mark is constantly challenging himself to render the rich beauty of life and the deep emotion of the human soul into flowing sculptural form, noting “I strive to express beyond the image, to catch spirit, to reveal deeper emotions, and to share joy.”
About the Production Process
From the artist’s hand to the final polishing stages, many intricate steps go into the creation of a limited-edition bronze sculpture. First the reproduction mold is made in which layers of silicone rubber and plaster are delicately applied to the original work. Then hot wax is poured into the reproduction mold to form an exact replica of the original sculpture.
When the wax replica is removed from the mold, it is then inspected and refined or “chased” by hand to remove any imperfections that may have occurred in the reproduction process. Next, ceramic cup and wax sprues, or gates, are added which later will help channel the molten bronze into the shell to create the sculpture.
The next step is creating the ceramic shell by alternately dipping the wax replica over a period of several days into a vat of liquid slurry, then a vat of silica crystals. The shell is then set to dry, and the process repeats until the shell has reached the appropriate thickness and strength.
The finished shell is placed in a high temperature oven that melts and removes the wax (the traditional “lost wax” method). The hardened or “fired” shell is secured, so the molten bronze can now be poured into the wax impression.
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