Plaster casting with bronze patina. Signed "R. Weaver" on bottom of plinth. REW studied sculpture with David K. Rubins at the Herron School of Art, I.U.P.U.I during his time there in the 1930's. REW showed great talent in this medium, and was one of Rubins' favorite students. REW completed, at the most, 3 sculptures during his lifetime. (private collection of Tracy Thomas)
Acrylic paint on carved wood, with copper brads. One of the great circus flying acts were The Farfans. REW’s three dimensional sculpture is a tribute to the act’s matriarch Anna. It was created for REW’s solo exhibition at the Indiana State Museum from September 25, 1977 through January 15, 1978. Because of the exhibition's tremendous reception, and attendance, it was held over at the ISM until February 15, 1978. (private collection)
Carved wood with polychrome. It was created for REW’s solo exhibition at the Indiana State Museum from September 25, 1977 through January 15, 1978. Because of the exhibition's tremendous reception, and attendance, it was held over at the ISM until February 15, 1978. The head of the sculpture could be manipulated into different attitudes. It was a piece that was meant to have fun with. (private collection)
