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And in Kaikoura she also found her ideal place of longing. She was lucky and found an exciting job with a big wildlife trust. The couple lives with four dogs and several other rescued animals in a cosy wooden house with lots of space. The environment is very natural, abstract and yet very homely. As a sculptor, Ben Foster has had various solo exhibitions since 2010 and has gradually become a well-known sculptor in the international art world. He is in constant contact with customers, galleries and dealers from Asia to Europe. His works have their own special charm: the technique of aluminium sheet with a surface reminiscent of Japanese origami art makes them appear feather-light, multi-faceted, three-dimensional and yet in Bens beloved dog Archie
constant motion. Experts say they connect perfectly with the landscape in which they are created. They form a kind of magic unit, embody the interplay of light and shadow and appear extremely lively. A highlight from Ben’s work: a large sculpture for a client in Zurich, Switzerland. Where a bear and a ballerina merge. Magical, wonderful, monumental. Ben’s starting point is always a detailed sketch, which – like everything else – is of course made by hand in his studio. “Thank God the new technology enables me to be connected with the whole world and at the same time to work in this wonderful place, Kaikoura,” says the sculptor. A place where heaven and earth meet and he can take a walk with his favourite dog Archie along the thundering sea.
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