The Life & Work of Josef Petriska
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Petriska worked with many metals, casts and alloys. His main and most notable works were in
silver and silver nickel
,
bronze, steel and mixed media
(bronze, aggregate & fibre-glass), as well as
fountains and outdoor garden sculptures
. Petriska's sculptures are
on public display
and
made into
awards
.
Petriska also made
smaller bronze works & replicas
of his sculptures, and would usually carry around and give to politicians and influential individuals, as a reminder to be more concerned about our surrounding environment and the role we play in natures balance.
"He writes his poetry with an acetylene torch"
- The Daily Journal-Record, 1970
Petriska at work in his studio in Oakville, Ontario (c. 1974)
Home
Biography
Legacy
Media & News
Sculptures
On Public Display
Silver & Nickel
Bronze
Awards
Outdoor/Garden Works & Fountains
Small Sculptures & Replicas
Paintings
Contact