“One of my latest pieces, a woman fly fisherman catching “the big one” goes along with the quarter life-size piece of a Montana fly fisherman that is practicing his cast. I think my competitive nature and sense of humor dictates that the woman has to catch the fish!
“The challenge of a three-dimensional art form and the tactile quality are what I love about sculpting in clay; that and the fact that the bronze art is classic and timeless.
I’m not always sure what my next piece will be. I have so many visions I’d like to bring to life in sculpture.”
Maryann Van Lierop Eikens has a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. She has been sculpting since 2005; bronze being the main medium. Most pieces are limited editions of 20.
Her sculptures are inspired by life, nature and by an active lifestyle. She has called Missoula home for the past 10 years. Living in in the Grant Creek area, her latest sculpture reflects her love of the Elk herd that resides in the area.
She welcomes commissioned work including portraiture.
Juried Shows include: 2008 Western Heritage Show in Great Falls-Feature Artist,
2008 Tri-Cities Western Art Show- Quick-draw Artist,
2008 Wildlife Art Show in Jackson Hole, and 2009 Loveland Sculpture Invitational Show.
* Original clay sculpture titled 'Calling the Herd' Approx. size 6" by 9” by 8”. Pre-casting price of 675.00. Limited edition of 20. Visit the website at maryanneikens.com to view more work.
