Mark Hopkins

Mark Hopkins is considered one of the premier sculptors in the United States today. From tabletop sculpture to monuments, his work is displayed in homes, offices, and public settings around the world.

Mark Hopkins’ work is in everyway, a reflection of its creator. It reveals Mark’s total fascination with nearly every conceivable aspect of life: from history, children, sports, music and religion to wildlife of the land, sea and air. With a style so flowing and alive it has been called “bronze in motion,” the work is as passionate and expressive as the artist himself.

For as long as he can remember, Mark has been captivated by form and design. From the time he was young boy, with the encouragement of family and teachers, he worked to develop his innate talent, and explore the various techniques and mediums of sculpture.

In addition to his skill as an artist, Mark made himself a technical expert in the art of “lost wax” bronze casting. At the Mark Hopkins Sculpture foundry, Mark monitors the casting process, insuring that the integrity of his work is maintained throughout its creation in bronze. With the help of many talented craftsmen, Mark endeavors to establish an enduring legacy of high-quality bronze sculpture.

It has taken half a lifetime for Mark to attain his preeminent status in the world of art. For many years, the necessity of providing for his large family took Mark into other, more traditional vocations. Throughout those years, though, Mark never stopped sculpting. He knew in his heart that it was the work he was born to do. From the many challenges and experiences of his life came a remarkably unique style of art.

Mark Hopkins constantly challenges himself to translate the richness of life and nobility of the human soul into enduring sculptural form. In his words, “I strive to express beyond the image, to catch spirit, to reveal deeper emotions, and to share joy.” As he continues to rise to that challenge, his work is attaining an honored place in the history of art.

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"Embrace"

$1,500.00

Bronze Sculpture

By Eli Hopkins

7” x 8” x 8”

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Since his childhood in Georgia, Eli Hopkins has been surrounded by art. Throughout his youth, he watched his father, master sculptor, Mark Hopkins, endeavor to perfect his craft. Eli tried his hand at the work, and was pleased to find that he too was blessed with an ability to create beautiful sculptures.

As a teenager, working at his father’s foundry, Eli gained valuable knowledge and experience in foundry methods. As an adult, he continued his education and worked at another foundry in Colorado, where he familiarized himself even more with the intricate process of bronze casting.

With his hard-earned knowledge and his father’s encouragement and guidance, Eli has been able to move forward at a phenomenal rate in his sculpting and art career. His work is now selling very successfully, and he has been rewarded with several corporate commissions, along with many articles and recognition in prominent art publications and museums.

Although he has concentrated mainly on wildlife theses thus far, Eli, like his father, has wide ranging interests, which are reflected in a growing line of carved, unique and beautiful sculptures.