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Background

"Upward Dog" is a sculpture depicting a playful harbor seal striking a whimsical pose. The Bronze, expertly cast in Florence Italy, captures the smooth, sleek texture of the seal's body as it arches backward in a graceful backbend, mimicking a yoga pose. Its tail is raised high in the air creating a beautiful curve that flows down to the flippers, while its head is tilted up in a moment of pure joyful expression.

The sculpture perfectly embodies the flexible and spirited nature of these marine animals transforming a simple stretch into a lighthearted and elegant work of art.

Material Bronze
Size 10H x 10W x 12D

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Metal: Bronze & Aluminum
Serena Bates - Ceramic Gallery
Ceramic
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Copper
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Stone
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Alternate Materials
Serena Bates - Animal Gallery
Animals
Serena Bates - Portraits + Figures Gallery
Portraits & Figures
Serena Bates - Pot Luck Gallery
Pot Luck

Awards

149th Salmagundi Annual Black & White Exhibition
Jan 6-30, 2026
Salmagundi Club
New York, NY
Award: Richman Sculpture Award "Lazy Days"

Center for American Marine Art 42nd Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition
Sep 18 - Oct 11, 2025
The Mariner Gallery
Newport, RI
Award: "Survivor", Schaefer International Marine Wildlife Award

Allied Artists of America 111th Annual On-line Exhibition
Sep 1, 2024 - Sep 1, 2025
alliedartistsofamerica.org
Juror: Thomas Folk, PhD, Dr.
Award: "Chameleon of the Sea", Josephine Beardsley Sandor Memorial Award

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Exhibitions

Annual Salmagundi Members Exhibition
Feb 3 - Mar 13, 2026
Salmagundi Club
New York, NY

Open Juried All Media
Jan 22 - Feb 14, 2026
South County Art Association
Kingston, RI

149th Salmagundi Annual Black & White Exhibition
Jan 6-30, 2026
Salmagundi Club
New York, NY
Award: Richman Sculpture Award "Lazy Days"

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