Life and Bronze

Part history, part autobiography, part story of a sculptor’s craft, Life and Bronze shows what the public chooses to commemorate, what a sculptor wishes to express and how each fits together. Ruth Abernethy uses droll humour to expand on many themes, and outlines her public sculptures from first conversations to installation. Through Ruth’s portraits and writing, the reader meets prime ministers, musicians, doctors, athletes, theatre people and publishers, heck, even a huge bear. 

Abernethy’s expansive oeuvre covers the gamut of fascinating characters from the past century and more: from Oscar Peterson to Arnold Palmer, Al Waxman to John A. McDonald. Her works are found in streetscapes across the Canada.