Penguin from Edge Sculpture by Matt Buckley

Penguin sculpture by Matt Buckley from the EDGE collection.

Native to Antarctica the Emperor Penguin is instantly recognisable with its upright and stately bearing, enhanced by its 'dinner jacket' style feather colouring. A flightless bird that feeds mainly on fish, the penguin is an expert swimmer. A generous layer of body fat allows them to survive temperatures down to below -40 degrees C - they will huddle together for warmth, sometimes in groups of thousands. In recent years their cute looks and endearing walk have helped penguins come to the fore of popular culture through animated films like Happy Feet and Madagascar amongst others. Matt Buckley's superb sculpture shows an Emperor Penguin in a classic standing pose with a small infant sheltering at its feet.

Medium: Cold cast marble resin, hand finished and painted.

Size: 37.5 cm high, 25.0 cm long, 19.5 cm deep (14.5 x 10 x 7.5 inches)

This completely fresh sculpture must be seen to fully appreciate the depth/colour and presence they possess, the 2D world really does not do it justice at all.

About the range: Edge Sculpture

Presenting a most striking collection of contemporary sculpture. Emotionally evocative, fiercely modern, yet remaining utterly affordable, Edge Sculpture is designed and sculpted by Matt Buckley at his studios in Shropshire, England.

Edge Sculpture is a collection influenced by style rather than subject. The mix of form, light and texture gives a unique feel to each individual piece. Each subject has been originally sculpted from clay, which allows the creation of pieces that deliver both a dynamic and organic feel. We then develop both the cases and moulds which ensure the faithful reproduction of the original clay sculpture with our special blend of marble stone castings. The finishing touch is the skilful application of hand-painting with the end result being a statement piece and talking point for anyone’s home!