Northcoast Greyhounds is honored to offer this raffle for the stunning sculpture,
"Born to Run"
to the greyhound community on this side of the pond
in support of those helping greyhounds on the other.

"Born To Run" measures 22" X 16"

Congratulations to winner KIM BURNETT of St Louis, MO
 

About the Artist

The artist, Carol Orwin, studied sculpture at High Wycombe College of Technology and Art, and then at St. Martins School of Art. An "Animalier", Ms. Orwin is fascinated by the muscular form and movement in the animals that she models. Her skill at depicting such natural position and expression is sufficiently admired as to draw regular commissions for her work.

Ms. Orwin's animals are first modeled in clay. A rubber silicone mold is made for a limited edition of 25 casts for each sculpture which is then cast in polymer resins using bronze, brass, copper, pewter, and marble fillers - even a lighter weight filler, as in this piece, for international clients. Each is then patinated in various acids to create its unique finish.

A resident of Guildford, England, the artist has taught sculpture since 1973, had a studio at the Barbican in London for several years, and continues to teach at the Harvey Center in Guildford. Though her awards are too numerous and unfamiliar to list here for an American audience, the highlight was having her work exhibited in the Mall Galleries in London, a well-respected honor among her peers. Orwin collections are currently being exhibited in Israel South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, America, Canada, Denmark and the Netherlands.

"I was showing a sculpture of my own recently departed greyhound at RHS Gardens in Wisley," said Orwin, "when a woman bought both the remaining pieces in the series with intentions of raffling them for the Celia Cross Greyhound Rescue Trust. That was my introduction to the organization and nine years later, Sonia and I are still firm friends."

100% of the proceeds from this raffle will be equally divided between the Celia Cross Trust and SOS Galgos in Spain. Ms. Orwin continues to contribute examples of her work to the Trust to raise funds for less fortunate hounds. "Celia Cross is in Clandon just down the road from my home and was the source of my next greyhound Maddie, who is now, sadly, elderly but still game for anything.

As a sculptor, I feel greyhounds are the most beautiful of subjects to sculpt; as a dog lover, I know they are the most wonderful of friends."