Elephant No. 6 by Heather Jansch
It wasn’t just horses that fascinated Heather. In addition to Jansch’s usual subject matter she also created a sizeable number of elephants. The example pictured here is shown in the original mixed media. Although this piece was never cast and remains in the maquette stage, several other elephants were translated in to bronze.
A group of Heather’s bronze elephants (the family, so to speak), can currently be seen on exhibition at Lympstone Manor in Devon.
The bronze elephants are still available for purchase, including Child, He’s Not Heavy and Matriarch. However, none of the maquettes are for sale.
Details
- Title: Elephant No.6
- Medium: Mixed media original
- Size: TBC
- Weight: TBC
- Date: Undated
- Signature Status: Unsigned
- Edition: N/a
- Next available #: N/a
- Price: NFS
Other sculpture by Heather Jansch
This piece forms part of Heather Jansch’s series of elephants, but other examples of her work include her enduringly popular life-size foals, such as Clover and the life-size horses for which she is best known. Heather also made small work for interiors, for example the magnificent Etalon, which is regarded by many as her very finest work.
Although considered her usual subject and, driftwood her usual style, Heather frequently departed from the equine. Not only were there the elephants, but also, dancers and warrior women. Additionally, the Tang series is a significant departure from Heather’s normal practice. There was also the occasional Stag. Rarest of all, however, Jansch also made a bear or two. Lesser known is Heather’s outout at a painter, which largely preceeded her sculptural career.
In an effort to ensure that as many of her sculptures remain available for purchase as possible we are following a programme of casting from Heather’s moulds. Heather’s work also continues to be exhibited on a regular basis as a result and can be seen at The Diehl Gallery in Jackson, WY, and Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset, UK.
Exhibitions
Our exhibitions page has details of upcoming shows, but if you would are considering a purchase and would like to arrange a viewing or additional photographs you are welcome to get in touch.