Our latest sculpture To the Skyland is a playful bronze by Montana born artist Brad Rude. Affectionately nicknamed "Wolfie" the work tells the tale of a wolf on his own quest. Ears up, erect, with a slightly tilted head she appears to hear or see something. Richly layered colored patina and animated texture of the animal’s coat finishes the sculpture in a most magical way. The wolf captures the spirit of each of us as we look forward to our next adventure.
Brad Rude is a storyteller who portrays animals in situations that mimic our own lives. Rude often explores ideas about movement and sees movement as the foundation for the Journey of Life. He uses analogies and metaphors to help viewers identify with the various animal characters and see themselves, perhaps saying, I've been there before or I wish I could do that. He also chooses non-animal images to help compose his stories. Wheels, rocks, sticks, and towers are often used because they are familiar, and known throughout the world, and do not get stuck in a specific culture or time period. These universal images, combined with animal images, keep the work timeless and relevant to future generations. Art in public spaces must interact with such a diverse group of people, and therefore demands that the artist create the most accessible piece possible. Rude’s sculptures are positive and hopeful and enjoyed by people of all ages.
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Canis Lupus - $25,000 +
Trux and Durbin Emerson
Lone Wolf - $10,000 - $24,000
Maude Glore (The Glore Fund)
Don Grasso
Patty and Bob Rhea
The Shearson Family Giving Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation
Susan and Rob White
She Wolf $5,000 - $9,999
Keith and Eric Brown
Julie and Jeff Dreebin
Howler - $1,000 - $4,999
Courtney Collins and Brody Babick
Kathy and Martin Dudley
Kristin Kern
Matt Kidd
Cindy and Mark Fritz
Heather and Matt Morris
Alisa Scott
Kate Tomkinson
Teri Turner
Michele and Judson Wyatt
Pups - up to $999
Jill and Nick Page
Marsha Sisney
Anthony Vendiiti