“Panda”

“We went to San Diego Zoo and the pandas were about to be sent back to China, we were thrilled to be able to see them. They are truly the silliest of bears in the bear family! I wanted to capture their cuteness and roundness, of course. The design on the back is a Chinese design that symbolizes health and wellness.”

John Maisano is fascinated by the artistic designs found in Celtic, African, Inuit and Tribal art which he incorporates into his sculptures. Each sculpture is inscribed with intricate designs derived from natural forms and structures. His sculptures range in size from treasures that can be held in the palm of one’s hand to larger-than-life monuments. His work focuses on graceful interpretations of animals shaped in a way that captures the life force of each animal and transforms it into something more.