Simon max bannister biography of rory

Simon Max Bannister, born and raised in South Africa, moved to New Zealand after being captivated by the dramatic beauty of the land, its people, and the profound reverence for nature.

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In his artistic practice, Bannister employs a distinctive bronze casting technique to express his concerns about habitat and species loss. Working predominantly with wood and metal, he creates ephemeral sculptures that poignantly reflect the precarious state of nature.

In his smaller bronze sculptures, Bannister assembles wood splinters, resembling feathers, bone, and sinew, collected from sawmills frequented by him.

Utilizing a unique lost cast technique, he uses these wooden fragments to construct indigenous birds, nests, and wings. The incineration of these shapes becomes the mould for the final bronze sculpture, immortalizing species that hold deep significance for him.

Bannister’s large steel sculptures, encouraged to naturally oxidize, exude a warm patina rich in earthy ochres, reflecting a Simon Max Bannister - Sculpture.

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