Freedom to Roam

Freedom to Roam is an eco-friendly and sustainable figurative sculpture crafted by welding different reclaimed metal components generated from decades of salvaging and collecting. Intricacy and details are achieved by using a variety of specialized techniques including forging, welding, grinding, polishing, and painting. This inspiration to build a life-size bison came from my “backyard” of Montana so to speak. As the largest current living land animal in North America, the bison is an emblem of strength, resilience, and freedom. Nearing extinction at one point in time, it has been through substantial conservation efforts that this grande animal has been revived and continues to inspire both ecological restoration and cultural resiliency. It is an American success story, and I believe one to be celebrated. This sculpture will play a role in the preservation of cultural heritage and serves as a tangible representation of our society’s history, beliefs, and values.

$30,000.00 • Reclaimed metal chain and steel remnants. • 7 feet X 6 feet X 3 feet

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Meet the Artist

Bradley Van Anderson (BVA) is a self taught Montana based artist with his current focus on unique one-of-a-kind figurative sculptures. Sustainability is an important component of his work which is created from decades of salvaging, collecting, and treasure hunting for materials that he finds interesting. Throughout his artwork one can see the influence that is derived from the natural world and the outdoor pursuits lifestyle. Each and every part used in a sculpture has its own rich history and once combined together, they get to tell a new story as a distinctive sculpture that is meant to stand the test of time. The more time spent with his sculptures, the more potential they have to stimulate emotional feelings of nostalgia, curiosity, and intellect of the viewer.