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Pete Zaluzec

2013 Artist

2013 Artwork for Sale

Tip-Toe
Sculpture – Riverstone/Bronze – Edition of 1
7 x 12 x 5 inches
$5,800.00

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About the Artist

Pete Zaluzec has felt a deep connection to nature throughout his life. His professional training at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago expanded his range of media to include sculpture, painting, drawing, and photography. In the past few years, he has used a non-traditional approach to sculpture with the use of stone and bronze. Most of the bronze process is done in his own studio as he believes that such attention to detail at every stage enables him to stay as true as possible to both the subject and his vision of it as an artist. His awards for his work include Best In World, Miniatures three consecutive years at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art.

Artist Questions

What artist inspires you? Why?

The artists that inspire me are constantly changing, as I try to stay up to date on what is happening in many genres of art. I find I am equally inspired by unique approaches to the use of materials and methods as well as the imagery and concepts.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork?

Most of my ideas are developed as a result of the several reference gathering trips I take each year. When I am in the field, I focus on observing the animal's behavior and take literally thousands of photographs. On the long drive home, I start to develop ideas based on the things I experienced. By the time I am back in the studio and start sorting through my references, I usually have a pretty good idea of the direction the next piece is going to take.

Where is the most inspirational place you've visited lately?

Churchill, Manitoba ... Polar Bears! I took a trip there a few years ago and instantly fell in love with the remoteness and quiet beauty of the terrain and wildlife.