Limited Edition Cast Stainless Steel Floor Standing Sculpture
Stepping Stones is a powerful floor-standing sculpture by Mackenzie that explores the journey of life as a series of meaningful steps, guided by love, companionship, and emotional connection. Featuring one of Mackenzie’s iconic duffle-coated figures alongside their loyal dog, the composition captures a shared journey forward, with both characters carefully stepping across a path formed by hearts while carrying a larger heart together.
Edition Size: 15 Arabic Numbers, 3AP, 2HC
Dimensions: 62″ H x 30″ W x 36″ D
Stainless Steel with Granite Base
The sculpture speaks to themes of loyalty, friendship, and shared purpose, illustrating how love supports and guides us through every stage of life. Each heart beneath their feet represents a moment, memory, or experience that shapes the path ahead, transforming the idea of a journey into something deeply emotional and symbolic.
Cast in stainless steel and mounted on a granite base, the work has a striking contemporary presence. The reflective surface enhances the sense of movement and progression, while the scale and vertical composition give the piece a commanding yet uplifting energy. The contrast between the solid base and the flowing arrangement of hearts reinforces the balance between stability and emotional journey.
Both playful and deeply meaningful, Stepping Stones is a celebration of companionship and resilience, reminding us that every step forward is built upon love, trust, and shared experience.
Edition Size
15 Arabic Numbers, 3 Artist’s Proofs (AP), 2 Hors Commerce (HC)
Dimensions
62″ H x 30″ W x 36″ D
Medium
Cast Stainless Steel with Granite Base
Features
Artist Story
Mackenzie is celebrated for transforming simple figurative scenes into deeply symbolic narratives. In Stepping Stones, he reflects on the idea that life is built one step at a time, supported by love, memory, and companionship. The presence of the dog highlights loyalty and unconditional connection, while the hearts beneath their feet represent the emotional milestones that shape our journey. Together, these elements create a powerful meditation on movement, growth, and shared experience.
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 stainless steel 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 stainless steel, 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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