dale dziwenka

There is alot to be said about foreign policy, and what fuels our economies. I think what is going on these days is basically the art of distraction, and we can't afford to not pay attention. This one came out of the studio shortly after Mr. Trump was elected, and I just couldn't get my head around it.

WOOD (APPLE), AND STEEL    33'' Tall      2017

Baggage shapes you, and keeps you from shaping yourself; gotta let go to move forward.

WOOD (APPLE), AND STEEL  80'' TALL

I made this piece for a show titled "My Canada" 

I am proud to be Canadian, although I believe we are at a critical point in history, where the decisions that we and our leaders make will have a profound impact to our daily lives. It is important that we question the information we are bombarded with and look for the solutions that will preserve or improve our quality of life on this planet. We have an abundance of resources, and the technology is ready to support the change that is required. Can we have the vision and the courage to let go of where we are now, and embrace our rapid evolution towards a sustainable existence?

WOOD, STEEL, AND STONE.   18 '' TALL    2017

"I have always loved nature, and do cherish the earth as our provider, but I appreciate the comforts that modern technology affords us. Talk is cheap, but things are going to have to change. I hope I have what it takes."   Dale Dziwenka 

YEW (WOOD), STEEL, STONE

23'' TALL        2015

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Organic is nature, relentless like a machine; the wonderful dance of life.

Apple (wood), Steel, Stone

60'' Tall

"As parents we try to pass on our knowledge and experience, in the hope our children may see what is actually going on.  Will they want to own the future that we have left them with?"   Dale Dziwenka

PLUM, STEEL, WITH FIR BASE

1O4'' TALL      2015

HUMAN NATURE – "Inspired by the weakness in us all to defiantly choose to hang on to what we have, desperately at times, weakening our spirit, eroding our quality of life, while there are other choices available.  Fear and greed being the culprit, history tells the story that human nature is a very interesting subject."  Dale Dziwenka

 HICKORY, STEEL, STONE

82'' TALL

"The notion that we as humans can save the planet is interesting. Nature has a way of eventually sorting itself out even if it has to spend some time at it, but maybe, we as humans could reflect a bit on trying not to trash the planet rather than trying to save it..."   Dale Dziwenka

Fir, Steel, Stone

25'' Tall

TAKE A DEEP BREATH  "Take the time to stop, take a deep breath, open yourself to all that is going on.  Maybe we have forgotten the connection that we have with the Earth."  Dale Dziwenka

YEW, STEEL, STONE  

23'' TALL

WISH I WAS SAILIN’ AGAIN  "As a young man I spent many years working or crewing on yachts, travelling to many ports, meeting amazing people, experiencing life from a unique perspective.  Inspired by Jimmy Buffet playing in my studio, singing it out loud, it always takes me back to that most wonderful time in my life when things were much simpler." Dale Dziwenka

FIR, STEEL, AND STONE

28'' TALL

APPLE , STEEL, STONE

82'' TALL

Cherry and Steel      89'' tall   2002

2008

STEEL AND STONE      32'' TALL

2013

"The tree for me has always been a symbol of strength and perseverance. Critical to our survival, they protect us from the elements, and most importantly they absorb carbon dioxide and other gases and provide us with oxygen to breathe. With climate change upon us, we may need to reassess our priorities..." Dale Dziwenka

I began this piece when my wife was pregnant with our first child. - Dale Dziwenka

IROKO AND  CONCRETE      2002

82" TALL

"Rushing around trying to acheive more, tripping over my own feet, what is left of my quality of life?"

Cherry, Stainless Steel, Stone

58'' Tall     2006

"Many times in my life I have made reference to life being like surfing a series of waves;  one can spend some time and effort getting out to where the good ones are, and once you are there you may want to see which one will be yours.  Even then you can miss it, choose the wrong one, or decide that you will need to bail out before it takes you down.  So enjoy the time and effort it takes to get out there as the actual ride in is pretty short in comparison.  And once in a while,  either by perfect execution or chance, you get on that perfect wave ..."   Dale Dziwenka

STEEL AND STONE  

20'' TALL   2014

This Series is comprised of stones collected from various locations , each one selected for unique quality's which were inspirational from the onset. Heavy they are, and are at home in an interior or exterior environment.