RIVER OTTER Size:5.5 X 4 X 11.5 in. and dynamic compositions transform everyday

and dynamic compositions transform everyday subjects into collectible

I was bird watching with acquaintances on Little Saanich Mountain near Victoria

There is a lumbering power of these animals that see very little human interaction

His work invites viewers to experience both the reality and the endless visual possibilities of the natural world

RIVER OTTER Size:5.5 X 4 X 11.5 in. and dynamic compositions transform everydayDavid Riome (b. 1954, Saskatchewan) is a self taught Canadian sculptor whose work reflects a profound connection to the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the mixed woodlands of his childhood and the rugged landscapes of Northern Saskatchewan, Riome creates stone sculptures that celebrate wildlife, the human form, and the rhythms of nature. Using traditional hand tools, he transforms soapstone, antler, bone, coral, bronze, and other materials