Bernard has a long history with copper, dating back to his early teens in Burgundy, France when he would recuperate the copper wires out of junkyard-destined radios to create sculptures.
During the mid-80's in southern California , Bernard started creating one-of-a-kind copper lighting, sculptures, indoor and outdoor décor as well as many unique copper weathervanes which can still be seen in the Venice Beach and westside of Los Angeles.
This passion was the start of the company Bernard Collin & Co. in 1987, where for over twelve years Bernard and Mary had a 'handcraft production' of copper and iron lighting. They sold this company in 2000 to move back to France. Now in 2008, and once again in southern California, in addition to his fine metalworking, Bernard is reviving his copper craftsmanship.
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| Nature's Movement triptych |
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Above: 'Nature's Movement' triptych, copper repoussée. Each panel 18" x 18" x 1"
May be hung horizontally, as shown, to give a feeling of flowing water, or vertically, to give a feeling of a tree's aged bark.
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| Zuma triptych |
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'Above': 'Zuma' triptych copper repoussée, each panel 18" x 18" x 1".
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Above: Details of Zuma, Zuma with patina accents and Nature's Movement.
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Above: 10 Copper panels comissioned to flow together from all sides. The panels would make a wonderful door or wall covering, are lightweight and so very unique.
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| Summertime in Burgundy |
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| Curly tree |
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Above: "Roots N Shoots' triptych, made of metal, finished with a copper coating. May be used to outdoors.
ANY of our metalworks may be finished with this wonderful copper (or bronze) coating!
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Above: Circle of Life Tree in the copper metallic coating. 26" w x 28" h.
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| Roses are Red |
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Above: Roses are Red, 22" x 22" x 1" This unusual piece was created by shaping various forms of copper.
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| Copper Tetra |
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Above: 'Copper Tetra'. Copper frame with metal.
Any of Bernard's metal wall panels may be framed with copper.
Many more designs to come!
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| Jardin |
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Above: 'Jardin' Copper patina panel, made of copper wire and sheet. 18" x 18"
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