Vanishing Ground – Ceramic Polar Bear Sculpture with Fish Motif
Vanishing Ground is a poignant ceramic sculpture by Canadian artist Bob Acton, featuring a hand-sculpted polar bear standing atop an icy, textured arch that frames a subtle school of engraved fish beneath. The white matte surface, rough like packed snow or eroded tundra, evokes both strength and fragility—mirroring the polar bear’s real-life struggle for survival in a warming world.
The soft blue wash and incised fish beneath the bear hint at the life below the surface—vital yet elusive—while the stark presence above reminds us of the thinning boundary between existence and extinction. A work of quiet urgency, this piece speaks to environmental loss, resilience, and the interconnectedness of species.
Ideal for collectors of wildlife-inspired ceramics, eco-conscious art, or contemporary sculpture with narrative power.
• One-of-a-kind polar bear sculpture in ceramic
• High-fire clay with oxide and underglaze wash
• Approx. Dimensions: 30 × 20 × 10 cm
• Handmade in Alberta, Canada
• Themes: Arctic wildlife, environmental art, animal symbolism
Vanishing Ground is a poignant ceramic sculpture by Canadian artist Bob Acton, featuring a hand-sculpted polar bear standing atop an icy, textured arch that frames a subtle school of engraved fish beneath. The white matte surface, rough like packed snow or eroded tundra, evokes both strength and fragility—mirroring the polar bear’s real-life struggle for survival in a warming world.
The soft blue wash and incised fish beneath the bear hint at the life below the surface—vital yet elusive—while the stark presence above reminds us of the thinning boundary between existence and extinction. A work of quiet urgency, this piece speaks to environmental loss, resilience, and the interconnectedness of species.
Ideal for collectors of wildlife-inspired ceramics, eco-conscious art, or contemporary sculpture with narrative power.
• One-of-a-kind polar bear sculpture in ceramic
• High-fire clay with oxide and underglaze wash
• Approx. Dimensions: 30 × 20 × 10 cm
• Handmade in Alberta, Canada
• Themes: Arctic wildlife, environmental art, animal symbolism
Vanishing Ground is a poignant ceramic sculpture by Canadian artist Bob Acton, featuring a hand-sculpted polar bear standing atop an icy, textured arch that frames a subtle school of engraved fish beneath. The white matte surface, rough like packed snow or eroded tundra, evokes both strength and fragility—mirroring the polar bear’s real-life struggle for survival in a warming world.
The soft blue wash and incised fish beneath the bear hint at the life below the surface—vital yet elusive—while the stark presence above reminds us of the thinning boundary between existence and extinction. A work of quiet urgency, this piece speaks to environmental loss, resilience, and the interconnectedness of species.
Ideal for collectors of wildlife-inspired ceramics, eco-conscious art, or contemporary sculpture with narrative power.
• One-of-a-kind polar bear sculpture in ceramic
• High-fire clay with oxide and underglaze wash
• Approx. Dimensions: 30 × 20 × 10 cm
• Handmade in Alberta, Canada
• Themes: Arctic wildlife, environmental art, animal symbolism