Family Expressions by Loretta Kyle Brazilian Soapstone 6 ¾” x 3 ½” x 11″ $1200
We are thrilled to welcome sculptor Loretta Kyle to The Avenue Gallery!
Based in Kelowna, BC, Loretta has been carving stone for decades. We are delighted to feature a captivating collection of her owl and bird sculptures in the gallery.
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Bright Eyed
BC Soapstone 4 ¾” x 4 ¾” x 4 ¾”
SOLD
Born in Hemmingford, Quebec, Loretta studied Biological Sciences, Laboratory and Research at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in the 1980s.
Dappled Waters
Chlorite 9″ x 8 ¼” x 6 ¾”
$2000
I am all about stone. Perhaps I envy its ability to be strong and brittle, hard and soft, abrasive and silky smooth, utilitarian and soulful, abundantly ordinary and exotically beautiful, oxidizingly dull, vibrantly colourful, sensual and cold.
– Loretta Kyle
You Have My Heart
Brazilian Soapstone 2 ¾” x 2 ⅜” x 3 ¾”
SOLD
As a medium, the beauty of each stone compels the viewer to look closer. The emotion of the form leads to self-exploration, which I believe to be the purpose of art.
– Loretta Kyle
Reaction
Kisii stone 11 ¾” x 11 ½” x 7 ½”
$3800
I believe that stone is as essential to our lives as water and air. Stone teaches patience, to think before acting or speaking. Its hardness slows me down, grounds me. Birds represent every human emotion from absolute revulsion to utter awe. I enjoy freeing them from blocks of stone.
– Loretta Kyle
Nestled
Brazilian Soapstone 2″ x 4 ¾” x 4 ¾”
$350
I am happiest when I have stone in my hands. I am driven to seek it out, touch it, explore it, carve it.
– Loretta Kyle
With Grace
Kisii stone 5 ½” x 5 ½” x 2 ¾”
$475
Loretta has been sculpting stone since 1987 and has worked full time in her practice since 1997.
Young Nesters
Brazilian Soapstone 2 ½” x 2 ¾” x 4 ⅜”
$350
When my sculpture elicits a spontaneous reaction, I know I have used my life well.
– Loretta Kyle
Adorable
Kisii stone 3 ⅛” x 2 ¾” x 2″
$275
Drop by the gallery to see Loretta’s new collection in person or explore on our website!
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