John Tuomisto-Bell - Sculpture

John Tuomisto-Bell opens up a dialogue, encouraging us to explore the complex issue of man’s aggressive nature and its inherency to the human condition. The exhibition embodies the violent nature of man through the cause and effect of war. Individually each bronze suggests a moment firmly removed from such violent behavior. By engaging us in such a visual discussion, we are invited to ask different questions, through which we might gain a glimpse of hope and perhaps a better understanding of the human condition.

Cause and Effect #1, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Cause and Effect #1
Bronze and Acrylic, #2/4, 2004
17" x 16½" x 12½"
Cause and Effect #2, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Cause and Effect #2
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
23" x 12" x 10½"
Cause and Effect #3, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Cause and Effect #3
Bronze and Acrylic, #2/4, 2004
24½" x 17" x 4½"
Cause and Effect #4, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Cause and Effect #4
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
23½" x 13" x 6"
Cause and Effect #5, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Cause and Effect #5
Bronze and Acrylic, #2/4, 2004
24½" x 7½" x 7"
Cause and Effect #6, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Cause and Effect #6
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
14½" x 12½" x 7½"
Cause and Effect #7, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Cause and Effect #7
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
26½" x 14½" x 8½"
Cause and Effect #8, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Cause and Effect #8
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
23" x 10" x 7"
Monumental Head - View 1, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Monumental Head - View 1
Bronze, Acrylic & Steel, #2/4, 2004
75" x 24" x 36"Piece is sold
Monumental Head - View 2, Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Monumental Head - View 2
Bronze, Acrylic & Steel, #2/4, 2004
75" x 24" x 36"Piece is sold

“The ‘Monumental Head’ was done as an icon to man’s egotistical violent  nature. I have chosen the head as a symbol in a number of pieces because of its universal appeal. I also chose to show it in a large isolated format, a “decapitated” state to symbolize man’s abandonment of intellect for aggression.

Traditionally bronze finishes have been varnishes and patinas, however I felt I could not achieve the emotional level I wanted visually with these methods. I began to experiment with acrylic pigments and patina combinations. Using a method that combines both, I found a method that not only produces a lasting finish but also one that has the expressive impact I was looking for.” -- John Tuomisto-Bell

Maquettes
Study for Cause and Effect #1 (black patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #1 (black patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #1 (red patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #1 (red patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #2 (black patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #2 (black patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #2 (red patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #2 (red patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #3 (black patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #3 (black patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #3 (red patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #3 (red patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #4 (black patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #4 (black patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #4 (red patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #4 (red patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #5 (black patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #5 (black patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #5 (red patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #5 (red patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #6 (black patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #6 (black patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #6 (red patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #6 (red patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #7 (black patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #7 (black patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #7 (red patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #7 (red patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #8 (black patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #8 (black patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
Study for Cause and Effect #8 (red patina), Copyright 2004, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Study for Cause and Effect #8 (red patina)
Bronze & Acrylic, ed. 12, 2004
approx. sizes 4¼" x 2" x 1¾" to 2¾" x 2" x 1½"
 
Other Unique and Older Works
Arm and a Stone, Copyright 2002, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Arm and a Stone
Bronze, Acrylic, Stone, Wood & Steel, unique, 2002
28" x 8" x 5"
Arms and a Stone, Copyright 2002, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Arms and a Stone
Bronze, Acrylic & Stone, unique, 2002
54" x 10" x 8"Piece is sold
Two Arms and Stones, Copyright 2002, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Two Arms and Stones
Bronze, Acrylic & Stone, unique, 2002
43½" x 6" x 5"
 
Untitled Torso, Copyright 2001, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Untitled Torso
Bronze & Acrylic, #2/4, 2001
9" x 4½" x 2½"
Red Hand No.1, Copyright 2001, John Tuomisto-Bell -- Click to Expand...
Red Hand No.1
Bronze, Acrylic, Hair & Steel, #2/4, 2001
19" x 8" x3½"
 
   

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