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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.
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Cause and Effect #1
Bronze and Acrylic, #2/4, 2004
17" x 16½" x 12½"
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Cause and Effect #2
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
23" x 12" x 10½"
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Cause and Effect #3
Bronze and Acrylic, #2/4, 2004
24½" x 17" x 4½"
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Cause and Effect #4
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
23½" x 13" x 6"
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Cause and Effect #5
Bronze and Acrylic, #2/4, 2004
24½" x 7½" x 7"
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Cause and Effect #6
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
14½" x 12½" x 7½"
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Cause and Effect #7
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
26½" x 14½" x 8½"
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Cause and Effect #8
Bronze and Acrylic, #1/4, 2004
23" x 10" x 7"
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Monumental Head - View 1
Bronze, Acrylic & Steel, #2/4, 2004
75" x 24" x 36"
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Monumental Head - View 2
Bronze, Acrylic & Steel, #2/4, 2004
75" x 24" x 36"
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“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
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Maquettes |
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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Other Unique and Older Works |
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Arm and a Stone
Bronze, Acrylic, Stone, Wood & Steel, unique, 2002
28" x 8" x 5"
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Arms and a Stone
Bronze, Acrylic & Stone, unique, 2002
54" x 10" x 8"
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Two Arms and Stones
Bronze, Acrylic & Stone, unique, 2002
43½" x 6" x 5"
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Untitled Torso
Bronze & Acrylic, #2/4, 2001
9" x 4½" x 2½"
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Red Hand No.1
Bronze, Acrylic, Hair & Steel, #2/4, 2001
19" x 8" x3½"
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Indicates Item has
been sold/is sold out |
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