This bronze sculpture of a Brown Goshawk, created using the lost wax technique in my Tasmanian foundry, captures the bird’s fierce elegance and dynamic energy. The intricate casting process allows me to bring to life the raptor’s powerful form and natural grace, honoring both its spirit and the beauty of the wild. Through this piece, I aim to celebrate the connection between nature and art in a lasting, tangible way.

Judge Daisy Richmond Smith's Comments on First Prize Courtyard Sculpture MIFGS 2025

This remarkable sculpture encapsulates the dynamic energy, commanding power, and refined elegance of the Brown Goshawk. Crafted through the lost wax casting technique, the artist demonstrates an extraordinary level of technical mastery and precision. Every curve, contour, and surface has been carefully considered, resulting in a cohesive composition that commands the viewer’s attention and invites reflection on the intricate relationship between art and nature. s remarkable sculpture encapsulates the dynamic energy, commanding power, and refined elegance of the Brown Goshawk. Crafted through the lost wax casting technique, the artist demonstrates an extraordinary level of technical mastery and precision. Every curve, contour, and surface has been carefully considered, resulting in a cohesive composition that commands the viewer’s attention and invites reflection on the intricate relationship between art and nature.