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Arctic Memories series ...

Chronicling Inuit life in bronze images, Ian Smith depicts the spirit and vitality of the Canadian north, filtered through his experiences.

Sixteen years in arctic communities shaped his life, thoughts and creativity. Over the years, the images of Inuit and arctic life have been mentally filed to be expressed in his art and shared with the world.

"Child's Play"

Uninhibited squeals of delight mixed with apprehension echo across the seemingly unending flatness of the Arctic tundra as these Inuit youngsters play "wolf", where survival and historical needs become child's play.

limited edition of 25

bronze figures ...

55cm x 50 x 39
(21.5 in x 20 x 15.5)

marble base ...

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69cm x 69 x 4
(27 in x 27 x 1.5)

"Elemental"
[sold separately or as a group with "of an Age"]

Elemental to the continued survival and growth of Arctic life, an elder shares insight into the ways of the land, while another generation sleeps secure in her warmth hidden from nature's harsh touch.

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

41cm x 18 x 41
(16 in x 7 x 16)

marble base ...

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56cm x 40 x 4
(22 in x 16 x 1.5)

"of an Age"
[sold separately or in a group as "Elemental"]

Inuit infant snuggles against a youthful "babysitter", enveloped by the age old carrying parka (amautik), as yet many times too large in size, but she full-grown in responsibility; wishing to be of an age.

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

17cm x 15 x 40
(6.75 in x 6 x 15.75)

granite base ...

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40cm x 32 x 3
(15.75 in x 12.5 x 1.5)

"From Elders ... Knowing Ways"
[ sold as a pair with "Reflection" ] ...model for life-size sculpture soon to be located in the Legislative Building in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

Yesterdays, long gone, yet alive today, still full of meaning; the Inuit beat of a dancer's drum sings of knowing ways.

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

43cm x 25 x 30
(17 in x 10 x 12)

marble base ...

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41cm x 18 x 11.5
(16 in x 7 x 4.5)

"From Elders ... Reflection"
[ sold as a pair with "Knowing Ways" ] ...model for life-size sculpture soon to be located in the Legislative Building in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

In the reflection of the stone lamp, thoughts of times without heat and light, remembered moments and people past, flicker before the tended flame

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

37.5cm x 25.5 x 28
(14.75 in x 10 x 11)

marble base ...

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41cm x 18 x 11.5
(16 in x 7 x 4.5)

"the Challenge"

From infancy warned of ultimate danger on the ice; stories told and retold of under ice creatures waiting for adventurous children who are drawn onto the melting spring ice; youthful spirit not yet stilled to the lure of the cracks that open to the black depths.

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

49cm x 31 x 45
(19 in x 12 x 17.75)

marble base ...

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76cm x 31 x 4
(30 in x 12 x 1.5)

"at the Floe Edge"

As his father and ancestors came to the frozen edge of the sea to ask for continued giving of the needed resources to sustain the Inuit, this skin clothed hunter looks into the cold dark depths and hopes for success. Skilled by generations, he waits patiently, subject to the fickle whim of nature.

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

57cm x 26 x 27
(22.5 in x 10 x 10.5)

marble base ...

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79cm x 47 x 4
(31 in x 18.5 x 1.5)

"to the Music"

A pair of young Inuit swing to the beat of a borrowed tune, echoing from a much played "squeeze box", drawing young and old to dance "to the music".

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

30.5cm x 30.5 x 38
(12 in x 12 x 15)

wood base ...

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40cm x 38 x 5
(15.75 in x 15 x 2)

"more than Friends"

Both anxious to be on the run, an Inuit boy and his friend go through the daily ritual of playful teasing. Both, raised to challenge whatever nature presents, must trust each other to be much more than friends.

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

36cm x 20 x 38
(14 in x 8 x 15)

marble base ...

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52cm x 47 x 5.5
(20.5 in x 18.5 x 2.25)

"the Struggle"
(work in progress)

Cold deep black, reluctant to give up its own. The age old struggle of life, not yet lost for this Inuk and his world.

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

51cm x 29 x 24
(20 in x 12 x 10)

marble base ...

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55cm x 48 x 2
(22 in x 19 x 1)

"an Early Start"
(work in progress)

Fresh winds, rising with the sun, inhaled by eager Arctic hearts, secure the fractured spring floe against the ocean drift; whispered success for an early start.

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

76cm x 41 x 41
(30 in x 16 x 16)

marble base ...

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91.5cm x 46 x 2
(36 in x 18 x 1)

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Ride of Choice Motorcycle Series ...

an initial series of different depictions in bronze of lifestyles based on a late 60's American motorcycle; leading to future images of other mid-era motorcycles

"Main Street - duo"

to see and be seen, a couple sit at the curb on Main Street with their ride of choice

limited edition of 25

bronze figures ...

56cm x 30.5 x 40.5
(22 in x 12 x 16)

granite base ...

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66cm x 43 x 2
(26 in x 17 x1)

"Main Street - solo"

alone with his ride of choice, sitting at the curb to see and be seen on Main Street

limited edition of 25

bronze figures ...

56cm x 30.5 x 40.5
(22 in x 12 x 16)

granite base ...

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66cm x 43 x 2
(26 in x 17 x1)

"Miles Away"

cruising on his ride of choice, miles away from home, in body and in spirit

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

56cm x 30.5 x 40.5
(22 in x 12 x 16)

granite base ...

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66cm x 25.5 x 2
(26 in x 10 x1)

"Ride of Choice"

luck of the draw determines the rodeo choice of ride, but on the road a rodeo cowboy makes his ride of choice

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

56cm x 30.5 x10.5
(22 in x 12 x 12)

granite base ...

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66cm x 30.5 x 2
(26 in x 12 x1)

"On the Edge"

a sidecar adventure with their ride of choice verging on the edge of disaster? of thrill? of fright? of speed?

limited edition of 50

bronze figures ...

56cm x 38 x 40.5
(22 in x 15 x 16)

granite base ...

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66cm x 60 x 2
(26 in x 24 x1)

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Oil Rig Series ...

A series of figures depicting some of the history of the oil industry.

1950's Roughnecks

Against the clock; against endurance; against momentum; these three oil patch roughnecks from the 1950's struggle to add another length of pipe to the drill hole in the search for the hidden liquid.

limited edition of 6

bronze figures ... 1/3 scale

130cm x 78 x 104
(56 in x 30.75 x 41)

granite base ...

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150cm x 96 x 3.5
(59 in x 38 x 1.25)

Winter Olympics series ... Work in progress 2006-2008

A series depicting the excitement and speed of the winter events, as well as the enthusiasm of tomorrow's athletes.

Jam Session series ... Work in Progress 2006-2008

Musicians moving with the uninhibited rhythm of shared musical genius.

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