An exhibition in Gallery I, April 11 – May 15, 2026

Artist Reception: Saturday April 11, 2pm-4pm

From April 11 to May 15, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present DALE DUNNING: EARLY WORKS, a curated selection of works in bronze, created by artist Dale Dunning from 1978 to 2004. A leading Canadian sculptor, Dale Dunning was born in Ottawa and has worked from his foundry near Almonte, Ontario for over four decades. The works showcase the artist’s mastery of bronze as a medium of choice to give form to his vivid imagination and originality.

Dale Dunning’s sculpture often begins with a generic head or mask as a point of departure. From there he creates works that reflect his engagement with the psyche, material processes, and the layered meanings. “My sculptures are objects of reflection and contemplation,” he notes.

Dale Dunning received a BFA from Mount Allison University (1969), where he developed a strong foundation in painting, printmaking, figure drawing, sculpture, and art history. He later completed an MFA at Cranbrook Academy of Art (1971), where he learned the fundamentals of bronze and aluminum casting. In decades of work since then, he has exhibited in many solo and group shows including in Almonte, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and New York. He is the recipient of awards from the Canada Council and the Town of Mississippi Mills. His work is held in private collections worldwide, and in numerous public collections, including the City of Ottawa, the National Library in Ottawa, and the Musée des Beaux Arts in Montreal.

Artist Reception: Saturday April 11, 2pm-4pm. Artist Dale Dunning will be in attendance.

Contact the Gallery: Call 613-256-8033 or email info@sivarulrasa.com for queries about the works below, or visit our Virtual Gallery.