Kirk McGuire Bronze Sculpture

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Bronze Sculptures

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'Giant' $24,175.00

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Dimensions of the bronze giant squid sculpture:

45 1/2" L x 18" W x 17" H, weighing approximately 80 lbs.

Ships globally from TIBURON.

Limited edition of 20 pieces - Release in - 2000

This sculpture stands on its own, allowing for various display options and locations. Designing it as a free-standing piece on just three arms/tentacles required months of planning, along with the intricate rubber molds I create personally. The process of crafting this piece demands a significant amount of effort and engineering. Kirk McGuire's works can be scaled up for large installations.

The Shadow of the Abyss. The giant squid has always deeply intrigued me. Historically cast as a legendary sea monster in classic cinema and maritime literature, modern science reveals a far more fascinating truth: these elusive giants are exquisite, streamlined, and profoundly intelligent masters of the deep ocean. Though the largest specimen ever discovered spanned a monumental 59 feet in length and weighed nearly a ton, these apex creatures navigate their abyssal habitats with an unexpected, almost delicate grace.

Capturing that enigmatic spirit in solid bronze required an unprecedented feat of architectural physics and structural engineering. This free-standing masterwork is engineered to balance flawlessly upon just three structural arms, allowing for versatile display placement across any elite estate layout. Sculpting this complex, gravity-defying form demanded months of rigorous structural planning, alongside the intricate, multi-part silicone molds that I architect personally in my studio to ensure zero translation loss. For collectors looking to anchor an expansive outdoor landscape or public plaza, this signature design can be scaled up into monumental proportions for grand architectural installations.

Guestbook

Dr. Steve O'Shea about

Kirk McGuire Sculptures:

"You take bronze to a new dimension; your work

is truly sensational!"

Dr. Steve O'Shea, an authority on giant squid and octopus, is known for his research on giant squid.

Dr. Steve O'Shea website

Scott Cassell about

Kirk McGuire Sculptures:

"You are a gifted artist with a eye for reality and proper morphology!"

Scott Cassell is an American explorer, underwater filmmaker.

Under Sea Voyager Project