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BLACK FOREST (STAG) original faux taxidermy sculpture

$4,800.00


Handmade to order in 5-6 weeks.


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Size & Details

Size & Details

Animal and eco-friendly alternative to real taxidermy, a rugged wall hanging assemblage of recycled leather, metal & wood in the shape of deer / stag antlers.

  • Medium: mixed media assemblage
  • Size: 43.5" H x 33" W x 4.25" D
  • Hardware: ready to hang with wire on back
  • Part of a limited series each produced with a unique set of rescued materials
Process

Process

Born out of a desire to create a sculptural work of art that gives a nod to the ancient hunting lodges of Europe, I created this piece entitled The Black Forest Stag. All of the materials are gathered from old abandoned farms and warehouses all over the US, and I bring these materials back to my studio to begin to rework them into art. The head of the stag is created using vintage baseball gloves and old catcher’s mitts, and I cut these apart and sew them back together to form the center of the piece. I wanted to use a material that was worn with age and use, and that really described the overall feeling of antiquity, without being “old”. The antlers are created from wood that is them wrapped with old ropes, twine, fishing lines, and other handpicked material. The backdrop is assembled from reclaimed and repurposed metal, from old tractor parts to tin ceilings to metal toolboxes; Each piece has been hand cut and reassembled here in my studio in Chicago. As a finished work of art The Black Forest Stag contains an energy that speaks of Colorado hunting cabins and old German lodges, places where tall tales are swapped and folks reminisce about that special hunt or adventurous mountain climb.

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Limited Series

Limited Series

Each work in Dolan Geiman’s portfolio is unique and hand-crafted. Works indicated with “limited series” are reiterations of a recurring theme or concept.

A Certificate of Authenticity is available upon request.

  • Each piece in a limited series is created with an inimitable collection of found materials: no two are exactly alike, although they may look similar at a glance.
  • Details, colors, specific materials, typography and frame will differ from work to work.

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Dolan Geiman Faux Taxidermy

Dolan celebrates majesty of the natural world with this series of reimagined classic taxidermy mounts, intricately assembled from reclaimed materials. These majestic faux animal heads feature salvaged tin, painstakingly fashioned to resemble fur, and antlers made from wood and found materials and painted for realism. No animals are harmed in the making of this modern art.

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