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Stacy Bayne
info@stacybayne.com
www.stacybayne.com
Stacy leads a busy and active life. As a young woman she traveled the world, working as a model, and spending her free time visiting art museums enjoying and ‘absorbing’ many of the greatest masterpieces in Art history. She has often said that, what she learned through her travels could not have been acquired in the classroom or through books. Since becoming a mother of three, she continues to juggle her work day activities, with her role as a parent who puts her children, now teenagers, first and foremost, above all.
Stacy Bayne is a self taught artist, who began her journey into the world of bronze sculptures after meeting world renowned sculpture Giuseppe Armani at an event in a Fine Art Gallery in Dallas Texas. After a 5 hour lesson, during which the master shared his sculpting skills with an awestruck audience, Stacy was hooked: “It was an experience that completely changed my understanding of art and sculpture. Seeing the creative process happen before my eyes, gave me the knowledge of how it was done. It was a turning point for me and my art. I still have the small heart-shaped piece of clay that Guiseppe signed for me that day.”
In 1997 Stacy began to design and create a series of sculptures called the “Maasai Collection” for a company producing art and artifacts. The “Maasai Collection” brings to life the tribal culture and heritage of the nomadic Maasai tribe, who follow the herds and the rains across the open African savannah. The figurines show the quiet dignity of the people, from the children to the elders; they illustrate the daily activities, ceremonies, and aspects of daily life; and most of all, they capture the heart of the Maasai, a people so intricately linked to the land and to the evolution of Africa.
For several years, limited editions of the collection were a commercial success in over 21 countries worldwide; some even selling right out. But, despite the commercial success of the relationship, Stacy decided that it was time to to sever her ties with the company, branch out on her own, and explore new opportunities.
Since then, she has been able to follow her own ideas, creating and celebrating what is most dear to her heart without compromise and deference to others. She has also begun to work with the foundry of her own personal choosing.
Sculptors in bronze face many challenges during the design and production process. It is a complicated medium demanding an understanding of the material, perfect control, patience and great technical skill. For obtaining the best finished work, Stacy now works with the AFA Foundry, located near her home in Burbank, California. She works hand in hand with the foundry through every step of the ‘lost wax’ process right down to the final patina. As she says: “Having this kind of working relationship, where the technicians listen to my input, is very important in the world of Fine Art.”
Stacy Bayne is continually researching other cultures. In addition to her recent "Village Life" series, her latest works are incorporated under the title “Profiles.” and celebrate other micro cultures, like those in the “Golden Triangle” or the world of the Geishas in Japan.
“Art creates its own impact, and is seen differently through the eyes of those who view it. I hope that though my art I am able to honor and celebrate all cultures with dignity and grace, and do my small part to preserve them. The motivation behind my work is to have some effect, no matter how small, to imprint their footsteps into the hearts and minds of others.i
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* None of the artworks may be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Artist