Sculptureworks, Inc.

Joy Kroeger Beckner
"So Good to See You"
Bronze, Edition of 20 & 2 Artist's Proofs
16" L x 15" W x 12" D

Also Available:
"So Good to See You" Miniature
Bronze, Edition of 99 & 9 Artist's Proofs
1:6 Scale, 2 2/3" L x 2 1/2" H x 1 1/2" D

Photograph by Mel Schockner.
Photograph by Mel Schockner.

Above: Maverick the chihuahua visits with the "So Good to See You" sculpture at the Sculptureworks, Inc. 2003 "Sculpture Along the Trinity at Bear Creek" Sculpture Show and Sale in Keller, TX. Photograph by Elizabeth Loggins.
Above: "So Good to See You" at the Sculptureworks, Inc. 2001 "The Garden of Eden" Sculpture Show and Sale at the Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, TN.
Photograph by Mel Schockner.

Above: "So Good to See You" at the Sculptureworks, Inc. 2003 "Beauties, Beasts, and Books . . ." Sculpture Show and Sale in Monroe, LA. Photograph by Elizabeth Loggins.

"The sculpture "So Good to See You" was inspired by two beauties, Lizzie and Tess. Ten-year-old Lizzie and I met young Tess in June 1999, at the Dachshund Club of America National Field Trial. Tess looked up from a tightly curled position, as if to greet a friend. It was magic. For the first time I memorized a pose -- the glorious curve following the left side of her ribcage to her slim waist and hips left an indelible impression on me. Since 1996, when I was given Lizzie, I wanted to do a head study of her. The curved composition provided the simplicity necessary to showcase her head. In addition, it fulfilled my desire to bring height to a sculpture of a naturally posed dachshund." - Joy Kroeger Beckner

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