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Muse #3, Bruce Mitchell, 1999, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Decorative Arts, Textiles and Sculpture

inverted bell shape; round opening at center; unfinished rough plane on back; 5 incised notches on PR side While learning to wield a chainsaw from free-form furniture maker and sculptor J.B. Blunk, Mitchell studied pre-Columbian pottery, stone carving, metalwork, and textiles. Muse #3 seems to echo that interest, but Mitchell's primary inspiration is always his relationship with wood. "Within the graceful bulk of stately trees lies an exquisite palette of patterns and colors waiting to be revealed. When I cut open one of those jewels of the forest I become a witness to how elemental forces have shaped the life of that tree. I feel those same forces have somehow inspired my own growth and development as a sculptor." Size: 15 1/2 x 17 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (39.37 x 43.82 x 11.43 cm) Medium: Bay laurel burl

Custom, Bruce Mitchell

Custom hot rod. Includes a metal floater frame in German silver with a satin finish.

This is a story about waiting, Bruce Mitchell

Location: Downtown Durham, NC. Oil on linen, framed with black metal floater frame.

Muse #3, Bruce Mitchell, 1999, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Decorative Arts, Textiles and Sculpture

inverted bell shape; round opening at center; unfinished rough plane on back; 5 incised notches on PR side While learning to wield a chainsaw from free-form furniture maker and sculptor J.B. Blunk, Mitchell studied pre-Columbian pottery, stone carving, metalwork, and textiles. Muse #3 seems to echo that interest, but Mitchell's primary inspiration is always his relationship with wood. "Within the graceful bulk of stately trees lies an exquisite palette of patterns and colors waiting to be revealed. When I cut open one of those jewels of the forest I become a witness to how elemental forces have shaped the life of that tree. I feel those same forces have somehow inspired my own growth and development as a sculptor." Size: 15 1/2 x 17 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (39.37 x 43.82 x 11.43 cm) Medium: Bay laurel burl

Weighted Companion Cube at the Park, Bruce Mitchell

For those of you who don't immediately recognize the weighted companion cube, it's from the original Portal. After all it went through, the companion cube deserved a frolic in the park. This is an homage to the character, with a nod and a wink to the crew at Valve. Oil on canvas. Includes a genuine simulated wood-grain frame, as shown.

Hovercraft for Gnomes, Bruce Mitchell, 1988, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Decorative Arts, Textiles and Sculpture

bowl shaped; low ring foot; wide, asymmetrical rim with point, triangular protruding element Size: 6 3/4 x 17 1/16 x 16 in. (17.15 x 43.34 x 40.64 cm) Medium: Redwood lace burl

Wild Thing, Bruce Mitchell

Vintage Jaguar XK 120, built circa 1953. Oil on canvas. Includes metal floater frame in German silver with a satin finish.