Great Blue

Great Blue by Phil Seder is an elegant forged metal sculpture that captures the quiet majesty of the great blue heron. Rendered entirely in metal, the bird’s feathers are crafted from copper and finished with a patina that suggests the soft blues and greens of its natural plumage. It stands upright in a posture of calm vigilance, balanced atop a solid stone base that grounds the piece with a sense of permanence and connection to the earth.

The heron’s form is true to its namesake—long, slender legs, an arched neck, and a straight, pointed beak that speaks to its precision and focus as a hunter. The careful layering of metal and the sculpture’s graceful silhouette reflect Seder’s deep sensitivity to natural form and movement. Great Blue serves as both a tribute to this iconic bird of the Pacific Northwest and a reflection on stillness, strength, and presence in the landscape.