Nano Lopez (Colombian, b. 1955). "Sticky Climber (Base)" bronze, 2006. Edition 91B of 220. Signed and dated on frog's left rear leg. Numbered on rock beneath left rear foot. A limited edition bronze sculpture titled "Sticky Climber (Base)" by Nano Lopez, created via a unique process that combines both traditional and innovative techniques. Beginning with a sketch followed by a clay model, Lopez then cast this endearing amphibian via the traditional lost wax process which originated in ancient Greece and Rome. In the artist's words, "The transformation from clay to bronze has always been magical to me." Once the bronze was cast, Lopez added countless details via metal chasing, applied patinas to imbue the work with vibrant colors, and finally applied several coats of UV protective lacquer to both enhance and preserve the patina. As always, Lopez has created a sculpture that is not only a work of fine art but also tons of fun! The following is Lopez's playful narrative for this fabulous frog, "He is a passionate natural born climber. With 18 sticky fingers in his favor, and a long tongue for the occasional fly protein snack. He climbs for both work and fun. Completely geared up for the occasion, today he has joined a search group for archaeological treasures in the rocky cliffs of the Andes." Size: 3" L x 10.125" W x 14.5" H (7.6 cm x 25.7 cm x 36.8 cm)

More on Nano Lopez's Process: "For Nano, the entire sculpting process begins with his initial conceptual sketches. He then creates a small working model in clay. Following that, he will then sculpt the piece actual size. In his artistic process, Nano integrates organic textures and human-made objects into his bronzes to create pieces of art that reflect the same depth and richness he sees in the world around him. The sculptures unique elements become part of the final piece in several ways. They may be embedded, applied to the surface, or even indented in the actual clay." (source: artist's website)

Please note, "Sticky Wall Climber (Base)" is one of Nano Lopez's sold out designs. What's more, this edition presents the frog climbing from an integral base, providing a wonderful environmental context for this rock climbing frog!

Provenance: private Cypress, Texas, USA collection

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Overall excellent. Signed and dated on frog's left rear leg. Numbered on rock beneath left rear foot.