2 Ravens Studio

Artist Joseph McDonnell is known for creating dramatic, captivating, modern forms. His “Pan” represents a contemporary version of the classic Greek god yet still retains a “goat-likeness.” This six foot sculpture was enlarged from its original size and now rests comfortably in a garden estate in the Pacific Northwest.

“The Bather” was also enlarged from a small-scale version. The artist wanted to build a figure around the concept of a non-existent spherical shape. The negative triangular spaces of the arms suggests a seated figure, slightly bent over, as if it is rinsing water from its head. This four foot “Bather” is currently enjoying the Florida sunshine at a private residence. Two Ravens Studio provided the full service casting for both life size works, “Pan” and “The Bather,” in record time and back to back.

The poem, Invictus, by William Earnest Henley describes a sense of defiance in the face of adversity. Washington State artist David Varnau captured this spirit by evoking an image of a strong yet vulnerable male figure. The figure is seated rather than holding a stance of swagger or triumph. Although down on the ground and perhaps humbled, he seems to still possess a sense of inner strength and self-assurance. David’s sculptures have been exhibited at Gallery North in Edmonds WA as well as Parklane Gallery in Kirkland WA. Two Ravens Studio creates many of David’s molds and is his preferred artisan foundry for casting his one of a kind, figurative works.

There’s people walking up the walls of Pike Place Market! Artist Dan Webb received this public arts commission via the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority. This installation was part of a remodeling project for the market’s back steps entrance. Seven male and female aluminum figures serve as functioning light fixtures. They appear to be coming out of a small aluminum door and walking around walls and  the ceiling. The light globes the figures carry are based on a larger light globe that used to be by the market’s entrance. Two Ravens Studio helped Dan take his concept from clay originals to the finished design and fabrication of the doorway.