The Diver Sculpture

The Diver, a bronze sculpture by artist Richard Green, is located at the foot of Bracebridge Falls. Standing just under eight feet tall, the work features a stylized figure in motion, inspired by the act of diving. The sculpture celebrates Bracebridge’s strong connection to water and the surrounding natural landscape of Muskoka.

The piece was created using the Lost Wax Method, an ancient casting technique that originated more than 4,500 years ago in Egypt. This process allows artists to produce multiple castings of the same work, with the number of editions contributing to the sculpture’s overall value. The bronze is made from a traditional alloy of approximately 85% copper and 15% tin, valued for its durability, strength, and warm patina.

Richard Green is a Canadian/American sculptor whose work has received wide acclaim throughout Canada and the United States and is held in collections in 27 countries worldwide. Born and raised in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Green studied at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto and has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Africa, experiences that have strongly influenced his artistic practice.

Over a career spanning more than 45 years, Green has produced an outstanding body of work and has been an active gallery exhibitor, juried-show participant, and leader in the arts community. His contributions extend beyond his studio practice—he has served as a gallery director, represented the Visual Arts of Ontario, held office with the Sculptors’ Society of Canada, and served on the Board of Directors for Cary Visual Arts in North Carolina.

His bronze sculptures are known for their semi-abstract, sensual forms that blend contemporary expression with classical influence, celebrating beauty, movement, and emotional depth.