Rip Caswell is recognized as one of America’s major names in bronze sculpture. His sculptures can be found in public spaces, commercial developments and private collections in all 50 States as well as abroad. Passionate about conservation, Rip uses his artwork as a way to support organizations dedicated to supporting veterinary programs and organizations that protect wild habitats. Rip Caswell has the honor of being an official partner of National Geographic. Working together they hope to make a difference by inspiring people to protect species through falling in love with the animals they capture in bronze. Not everyone can go on a safari, but they can experience the personality, emotions and spirit of animals up close through Rip's creations. Rip's ability to capture emotion and tell stories through sculpture invites the viewer on a journey into the wild. For him, nature is a source for living, breathing reference material and a sanctuary to renew and foster inspiration. He hopes to share the deep appreciation for the animals he loves through his art, and that the eyes of his sculptures may serve as a window into his life, spirit and personality of the subjects he casts in bronze. His mission through artwork is to revitalize the bond between man, animal and our wild environment that surrounds us. Artist Statement from the Caswell foundry: “To create our bronze sculptures we use the ancient Lost Wax method used by artists for over 6,000 years. We savor the total freedom of creating with clay – with it we form the heart and soul of our subjects. When they are finished in bronze form, people can touch one of our sculptures and know what we felt when we created it.” Select Awards United States Naval Order, Honorary Member, 2016Featured Artist Recognition, Audubon Society, 2014Artist Awarded Permanent Display, High Desert Museum, 2008Best of Show, National Taxidermists Association Annual Competition, 1991 Academic Exhibitions Charlie Russell Museum Featured Artist at Arlington Club, Portland, OR, 2018Arlington Club Feature Show, Portland, OR, 2017University Club of Portland Show, Portland, OR, 2017Multnomah Athletic Club Show, Portland, OR, 2014University of Oregon Founders Club Show, Eugene, OR, 2012Mayhill Museum Featured Artist, Maryhill, OR, 2007 Monuments & CommissionsLionesses Women Veterans Memorial, Springfield, OR, 2017 The Oregon Duck University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 2016Sparty Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2016Bill Walton Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, CA, 2016Admiral Nimitz Pearl Harbor, HI, 2013Tualatin Geese City Entryway Tualatin, OR, 2012Governor Tom McCall Riverfront Park, Salem, OR, 2008 James DePriest Arlene Schnitzer Concet Hall, Portland, OR, 2008Rainbow Splendor City of Troutdale, Troutdale, OR, 2005Guardian Spirit Eagle’s Landing, Clackamas, OR, 2005Wetland Wonders, Temple Guardian, She Who Watches Park Plaza Towers, Vancouver, WA, 2003-2005New Beginnings & Noble Presence High Desert Museum, Bend, OR, 2000Noble Presence Loveland Arts Council, Loveland, CO, 1999The Battle Antler’s Resort, Vail, CO, 1999Exalted Ruler Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1998Martha Jane Sands Spirit Mountain Casino, McMinnville, OR, 1995 Select PressESPN “Neil Everett’s Top 10,” January 23, 2016 KOIN-6 “8-Foot Bronze Statue to be Unveiled,” January 21, 2016 KGW-8 “Bill Walton Statue Unveiled in San Diego,” May 15, 2016 KUSI TV “Good morning San Diego,” May 14, 2016 FOX-47 “New Sparty Statue at MSU, East Lansing,” October 13, 2016 KATU-2 “Pearl Harbor Sculpture,” December 20, 2012