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Meet Shakti

Shakti is David's most recent casting project.  Created as a limited series of up to 18 castings, she is a 7 feet tall bronze meditating figure.  She weighs about 600 pounds and took years to complete.  She was created using a method called "lost wax".  There are many steps to this process and you can view some of the photos and video in other sections and on our social media channels.

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Further editions are available for purchase. Please contact Mr. Van Zandt directly for details and pricing.

 

She creates a stir where ever she goes!  Hear from those who have seen her in person and their experiences in the video section below.

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The intention for her creation is to bring a message of Peace and Compassion to all beings.  Her life force energy is palpable and has one ask the question- does bronze breathe??!

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David Van Zandt comments on his impetus for creating Shakti:

 

"I was impelled by an intense desire to share non-verbal information derived from personal experiences over time, about the ecstatic, transcendent being-ness that can envelop us when we choose to pursue and engage a direct, visceral connection with our divine source. “

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Sketch of Shakti
Parts of the mold for Shakti
Poured bronze into molds
Pulling a wax from the mold
Poured bronze pieces
Shakti's head
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Pharoah

Portrait of Ron, a dear friend, brother and fellow sculptor

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Bronze

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Edition of 6

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For Sale

$6500

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"Being in Ron's presence often makes me feel like I am in the regal presence of an Ancient Egyptian Pharoah.  I later learned there were 19 Black Pharaohs during the course of the Ancient Egyptian empire." 

-David Van Zandt

Edward Borein

Portrait of a Cowboy Artist

 

 Bronze

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Edition of 6

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For Sale

$8500

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"My Aunt, Elizabeth Tracy, managed Borein's Gallery at El Paseo for several years.

She took this photo of Borein and Will Rogers standing in front of the Gallery.​​ The accompanying letter from Harold Davidson, the leading authority on Borein, was his response to my request for a critique of the original clay  model.  his suggestions were noted and included."

-David Van Zandt

Epiphany

 

After a self portrait by Will James

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Bronze

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Edition of 9

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For Sale

$9500

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