A collaboration between South African artists, Falconer Art Studios create bespoke sculpture. Artists Claire Falconer and Seth Falconer sculpt the original artworks, then work with their team at The Falconer Foundry to transform these sculptures into timeless bronze. They specialize in a wide range of sculpture commissions. As well as realizing the visions of their clients, Seth and Claire Falconer create outdoor and origami-inspired works, with a special focus on Hindu sculptures.
“It is the role of artists to create tangible representations of our spiritual experiences. For us, religious art is fascinating. It offers an opportunity to re-interpret ancient iconography within modern contexts. It is a privilege to manifest the visions of our clients into eloquent and enduring legacies.”
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Claire FalconerClaire Falconer is a sculptor, writer, and illustrator. She explores themes of sacred balance and diversity in nature. 
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seth falconerSeth Falconer re-interprets ancient mythologies to find their place in our world today. Through this re-interpretation, he unlocks the potential for healing in the stories and images that decorate our psyches. 
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inspired byNature
Our studios are located in a beautiful rural landscape beneath the Kwazulu-Natal Drakensberg. The abundance and simplicity of nature inform all our designs.
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driven byInnovation
As foundry-owners, we are intimate with the techniques of bronze casting. This grants us the knowledge and space to continually innovate in terms of process, texture, form, and finish.
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committed toProcess
We weigh the importance of process equally with that of the final product, which gives our works a depth of integrity. This represents a rare and significant quality in today's world.
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Lost wax casting is an ancient technique used to create metal sculptures. It originated in Mesopotamia in 3500 BC. The artist sculpts the original form in clay or wax, and this is used for the lost wax process. A rubber mould is first made to create a sacrificial wax replica of the sculpture. This is then dipped in successive layers of ceramic binders and sands to build up a thick ceramic mould capable of withstanding the high temperatures of molten metal. The sacrificial wax is then burnt out, leaving a cavity in the form of the sculpture. Copper is then melted down and mixed with silica and manganese to create molten bronze. This is poured into the ceramic mould. Once cooled, the mould is broken off with hammers and chisels, and details are worked in the bronze using drills and angle grinders. The finished product is coloured with nitrates and sealed.