A few words about the piece
Mallard Study is a contemplative clay sculpture that emphasizes clean form and proportion. Careful attention to the profile’s taper and the bill’s curve captures the species’quiet poise.
The work avoids ornament, favoring subtle surface texture and soft shaping that suggest feather while preserving the clay’s earthen finish. That reserved aesthetic draws focus to the mallard’s inherent grace and a calm, meditative presence.
Through minimalism and restraint, the study honors the mallard’s understated elegance’—stillness, observation, and quiet resilience.
Additional views of this piece are provided in the gallery.