Wilkinson releases first bas-relief sculpture - Brief Article

of recent origin YORK -- The Meisner Gallery has released the first at any time bas-relief sculpture by Michael Wilkinson, "Profile: A View to Journey," which acts as a slip case for the hardcover volume entitled The Acrylic Sculpture of Michael Wilkinson. This limited-edition sculpture/book is available end authorized Wilkinson dealers with an opening retail price of $2200

"Profile: A View to Journey" stands 13 inches and is displayed upon a stand. The work of art depicts the image of a female profile. The statuary is produced in a limited edition of 1000 pieces with 100 APs. The Acrylic plastic art of Michael Wilkinson illustrates the entire statuary collection of the artist with more than 100 pages and 80 images that chronicle the artist's work in acrylic for the past 17 years, along with sections devot to the artist in his studio and his alloy of copper collection entitled "Studies and Fragments." There are never-before-seen photographs of the artist at work in his studio, along with re-creations of sketches from a certain quantity of of Wilkinson's most remarkable works. "There are times when it is especially important to affirm the values that give our lives meaning. That is on what account I am so pleased with this fresh book," said the artist. "It is an affirmation. I faith collectors will consider it not alone a beautiful retrospective of my work in acrylic, on the other hand also a reservoir of material for burning for the spirit."

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