Limited Edition Cast Bronze Sculpture
Calm Waters is a serene and thoughtfully composed bronze sculpture by Mackenzie, reflecting themes of balance, reflection, and emotional grounding. Designed in his studio and developed in close collaboration with a foundry, the work represents a meticulous creative process shaped by patience, refinement, and artistic intention.
Edition Size: 15 Arabic Numbers, 3AP, 2HC
Dimensions: 16″ H x 34″ W x 8″ D
Cast Bronze with Granite Base
Mackenzie spent months developing the piece, carefully refining every element until it felt resolved and complete. Particular attention was given to the angle of the boat and the positioning of the characters, ensuring a natural sense of harmony and flow within the composition. This attention to detail reinforces the sculpture’s central theme, life’s movement balanced by an underlying sense of calm.
A defining feature of the work is its rich blue patina, achieved through close experimentation with the foundry. Mackenzie worked extensively to realise this specific finish, resulting in a surface that enhances the emotional tone of the piece. The colour evokes depth, stillness, and fluidity, strengthening the sculpture’s connection to water and its metaphor for emotional equilibrium.
Cast in bronze, Calm Waters combines technical precision with poetic expression. The horizontal composition and carefully considered forms create a visual rhythm that draws the viewer into a moment of quiet reflection.
Elegant, contemplative, and deeply resolved, Calm Waters is a powerful collector’s piece that embodies balance, patience, and the calm that exists beneath life’s surface.
Edition Size
15 Arabic Numbers, 3 Artist’s Proofs (AP), 2 Hors Commerce (HC)
Dimensions
Length: 34″ | Width: 8″ | Height: 16″
Medium
Cast Bronze
Features
Artist Story
Mackenzie is known for his dedication to emotional storytelling through sculpture, often spending extended periods refining form, composition, and finish. In Calm Waters, this process is especially evident, with every detail carefully considered to evoke a sense of peace and equilibrium. The work reflects his belief that beneath the movement and unpredictability of life, there is always a deeper current of calm waiting to be discovered.
How should I care for my sculpture?
Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using cleaning products or abrasives.
Can it be displayed outdoors?
It is intended for indoor display to preserve the bronze finish.
How limited is this edition?
Only 15 pieces worldwide, plus 3 Artist’s Proofs and 2 Hors Commerce editions, each with a certificate of authenticity.
Is each sculpture identical?
As each piece is handcrafted in bronze, subtle variations may occur, making every sculpture unique.
Born in Middlesbrough North Yorkshire, Mackenzie Thorpe is an artist who has been hailed as “a global art phenomenon”, credited with changing the face of ahrt publishing in the UK. Over 35 years in the business and Mackenzie continues to blaze a trail for the artists who have followed in his footsteps. When not in his studio, Mackenzie can be found chatting on the BBC, travelling for work or spending time with his family.
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