“A life-sized stainless steel sculpture of an Elephant Fish. This detailed piece captures the unique long-nosed profile of this remarkable African species.”
This life-sized sculpture captures the Elephant Fish in a characteristic downward foraging pose, highlighting its unique anatomical features. By utilizing the reflective properties of stainless steel, the piece replicates the sleek, shimmering quality of the fish as it navigates murky river waters. The deep, bronzed, and violet tones across the body are the result of precise heat application, replicating the dark, metallic sheen this species uses for camouflage in African riverbeds.
The work focuses on the fluid, organic curves of the body and the precision of its distinctive "trunk." Created for a private collection, this sculpture brings the curious silhouette of one of the world's most unusual electrical-sensing fish into a permanent and tangible form.
