{"product_id":"wise-guy-by-david-groenjes","title":"\"Wise Guy\" by David Groenjes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wise Guy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Groenjes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reclaimed Metal Sculpture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12” L × 8” W × 27” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5,800\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerched high and keeping a close eye on everything around him, Wise Guy is David Groenjes’ wonderfully detailed interpretation of the Great Horned Owl, handcrafted entirely from reclaimed metal and salvaged industrial materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStanding 27 inches tall, this one-of-a-kind sculpture captures the unmistakable silhouette and commanding presence of a Great Horned Owl. Groenjes builds the bird layer by layer, using curved and cut steel, gears, chain, saw-toothed metal, springs, hardware, and other mechanical components to create its feathers, wings, expressive face, powerful talons, and signature horned tufts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe face is especially remarkable. Circular mechanical components form the owl’s large, watchful eyes, while overlapping pieces of steel create the facial disk and sharply defined brow. Below, individually layered pieces of weathered metal mimic the natural pattern of feathers, while coiled steel components become surprisingly convincing talons wrapped around the perch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEven the pedestal becomes part of the sculpture. Heavy steel supports and expanded metal give Wise Guy an industrial foundation that complements the intricate construction of the owl above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNatural rust, raw steel, weld marks, and varying patinas have been intentionally preserved, allowing the history of the reclaimed materials to remain visible. The result is unmistakably Groenjes: something mechanical transformed into something that suddenly feels very much alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWise Guy has presence, personality, and enough hidden details to keep you looking. And judging by that expression, he probably knows exactly what you’re up to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable exclusively through Ian Russell Gallery in Prescott, Arizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ian Russell Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50507165434021,"sku":null,"price":5800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/1956\/6215\/files\/WiseGuy2.jpg?v=1790032814","url":"https:\/\/ianrussellart.com\/products\/wise-guy-by-david-groenjes","provider":"Ian Russell Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}