Snowy Owls by Steve Landis presents a quiet study of form, connection, and contrast.

Two stylized owls intertwine, their simplified bodies balanced in a shared composition that feels both intimate and composed. The addition of gold leaf to the faces introduces a striking visual contrast, elevating the piece with warmth and a subtle sense of reverence.

Landis’s work is rooted in figurative realism, though often interpreted through stylization and abstraction. In Snowy Owls, natural forms are distilled into essential shapes, allowing the relationship between the figures to take precedence. The result is a sculpture that feels both grounded in observation and open to interpretation.

Working in bronze and ceramics, Landis explores a wide range of narratives and visual ideas rather than adhering to a single theme. His sculptures shift between aesthetic exploration and storytelling, often driven by curiosity and experimentation with form, scale, and material.

Based in Colorado, Landis earned his BFA from the University of Denver and his MFA from the New York Academy of Art. His work spans both intimate and large-scale public sculpture, with pieces held in collections across the United States and internationally.