Dunham Aurelius is a well known bronze artist in New Mexico. Some of his inspiration has come when he discovered remains of animals on his grandfather's Texas ranch. Dunham reprises this notion of a trial by fire in choosing to work with the crucible and produce an object reborn. The rich gold tones of pure bronze have been modulated with a patina that the artist applies by using a brush in one hand and a blowtorch in the other, thereby creating a unique chemical fusion of
Dunham Aurelius is a well known bronze artist in New Mexico. Some of his inspiration has come when he discovered remains of animals on his grandfather's Texas ranch. Dunham reprises this notion of a trial by fire in choosing to work with the crucible and produce an object reborn. The rich gold tones of pure bronze have been modulated with a patina that the artist applies by using a brush in one hand and a blowtorch in the other, thereby creating a unique chemical fusion of colors.