Gordie Got His Elbows Up | 17 x 14 x 14

About the Artwork

Gordie Got His Elbows Up is a spirited 17" x 14" x 14" ceramic sculpture by Elaine Brewer-White created in clay, acrylics, and enamels. This exuberant tribute captures hockey legend Gordie Howe in full Team Canada regalia, seated comfortably in a golden tufted armchair while sporting boxing gloves and a unmistakable grin that speaks to decades of on-ice battles. The title references hockey players' defensive posture when preparing for a scrap. Brewer-White brilliantly captures the paradox of old-school hockey—the gentleman warrior who could score beautiful goals and throw devastating punches with equal skill and enthusiasm.

The sculpture showcases a vibrant palette that celebrates Canadian identity and hockey tradition. The buttery yellow quilted chair, rendered with Brewer-White's signature attention to domestic comfort, provides a throne-like setting for this hockey royalty. Howe's authentic Team Canada jersey, depicted in crisp red and white with meticulous attention to period details, speaks to national pride and international competition. The silver-grey boxing gloves with red trim add a pugilistic touch, transforming this from a simple portrait into a statement about hockey's beautiful brutality. Classic red and white striped hockey socks peek beneath his dark shorts, while the energetic abstract background swirls with the same explosive energy that defined his playing style. The most captivating element is Howe's expression—captured with remarkable portraiture skill—which radiates the pure joy of competition and the satisfaction of a warrior who never backed down from a fight. This piece celebrates not just one legendary player, but an entire era of hockey when toughness was as valued as talent, and players like Gordie embodied the Canadian spirit of resilience, skill, and readiness to defend what matters most. Brewer-White honours the complex beauty of Canada's game through this sculpture, where artistry and aggression dance together on ice.

Dimensions and Details

• Size: 17" x 14" x 14"
• Medium: Ceramic sculpture with acrylics and enamels
• Display: This dynamic three-dimensional sculpture celebrates Canadian hockey heritage and commands attention with its spirited energy and authentic period details.

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