Triggerhappy

Triggerfish | Fish

Bronze Triggerfish Sculpture

Balistidae

This deceptive tropical fish may appear timid and relaxed, but it is incredibly powerful and not a fish to mess with. The Triggerfish sculpture took me nearly two years to complete and was well worth the effort.

Title: Triggerhappy

Edition: 15

Size: 44 x 24 x 31cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

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Lockdown at the Breede River

We were extremely lucky to spend the first three and a half months of lockdown 2020 in isolation in my favourite place in South Africa – Cape Infanta. Many thanks to my friend Neil (Beetle) for letting us stay in your house.

Chris Bladen Sculpture Spotted Grunter Breede River

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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I believe if you’re looking for subject matter to sculpt, it’s often what surrounds you on a daily basis that make the best subjects.

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Flying Fish (3)

Flying Fish | Fish

Flying Fish Trio Sculpture in Bronze

Exocoetidae

As magical as their name, flying fish live in two worlds – sea and sky – and show up when least expected. I love sculpting combinations of this species, trying to capture that duality.

Title: Flying Fish Trio

Edition: 15

Size: 38 x 25 x 25cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

Dorado and Flying Fish

Chris Bladen Sculpture Flying Fish Sculpture in Bronze

Flying Fish Duo

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Spotted Grunter

Spotted Grunter | Fish

Bronze Spotted Grunter Sculpture

Pamadasys commersonni

I’ve spent countless hours fishing for this home-grown beauty, the spotted grunter, that I think of as SA’s own permit and must admit they’re among the toughest to fool on a fly.

Title: Spotted Grunter

Edition: 15

Size: 55 x 38 x 52cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Permit I

Permit | Fish

Permit Fish I Bronze Sculpture

Trachinotus blochii

The holy grail of saltwater fly fishing, with an uncanny ability to disappear right in front of your eyes, permit is my favourite fish species. In form, character and unpredictability they offer a unique challenge for both fishing and sculpting.

Title: Permit I

Edition: 12

Size: 64 x 77 x 35cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on Oak Base

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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Yellowfin Tuna Trio

Yellowfin Tuna | Fish

Bronze Yellowfin Tuna Trio Sculpture

Thunnus albacares

Yellowfin tuna are beautiful and highly energetic, arguably the strongest of the tuna species, this pelagic fish is built like torpedo and wreaks havoc wherever it goes.

Title: Yellowfin Tuna Trio

Edition: 15

Size: 51.5 x 17 x 31cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin Tuna Duo

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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Tarpon Study

Tarpon | Fish

Tarpon Study in Bronze

Megalops

Stealthy and wary, tarpon offer anglers an irresistible challenge. They’re selective eaters and easily spooked, once hooked you have a wily adversary that doesn’t give up easily and will catch you off-guard with aerial jumps and bursts of powerful runs. The bronze study was created as a trophy for the annual Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament held in Islamorada, Florida.

Title: Tarpon Study

Edition: 20

Size: 21 x 27 x 62cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on an Oak Base

Chris Bladen Sculpture Potato Bass Macquette

Potato Grouper Maquette

Potato Grouper Life-Size

Potato Grouper Duo

Chris Bladen Sculpture Potato Bass II Medium

Potato Grouper I

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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Potato Grouper Life-Size

Potato Grouper | Fish

Life-Size Bronze Potato Grouper Sculpture

Epinephilis tukula

This old man of the sea is king of its coral environment – grumpy by nature, with a bulky build and easily identifiable spotted hue. This potato grouper bronze sculpture truly has a presence of its own.

Title: Potato Grouper Life-Size

Edition: 8

Size: 130 x 70 x 60cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Bronze Base

Potato Grouper Maquette

Potato Grouper Duo

Potato Grouper I

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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Blue Marlin I

Blue Marlin | Fish

Bronze Blue Marlin I Sculpture

Makaira nigricans

Master of the sea, the blue marlin is majestically beautiful and powerful, and has captured the human imagination for centuries. I used some artistic licence to accentuate its body movement in this bronze sculpture.

Title: Blue Marlin I

Edition: 25

Size: 20 x 26 x 61cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on crystal or wood and granite

Black Marlin Bust

Striped Marlin

Blue Marlin II

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Ragged Tooth Shark

Ragged Tooth Shark | Fish

Ragged Tooth Shark Sculpture in Bronze

Carcharias taurus

I produced this bronze shark in memory of Maxine, the first raggie aka sand tiger shark to be released from captivity at Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa, back in 2004.

Title: Ragged Tooth Shark

Edition: 12

Size: 120 x 70 x 43cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Wood Base

Chris Bladen Sculpture Ragged-Tooth Shark

Ragged Tooth Shark Maquette

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I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Giant Trevally Chasing Bonefish

Giant Trevally | Fish

Giant Trevally Chasing Bonefish Bronze Sculpture

Caranx ignobolis

I have personally witnessed giant Trevally hunting bonefish on the flats of Cosmoledo, Seyschelles. The sheer power and excitement will be forever chiselled into my memories.

Title: Giant Trevally Chasing Bonefish

Edition: 15

Size: 70 x 23 x 20cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Wood Base

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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