A group of five bronze sculptures is arranged in a modern outdoor setting. Each sculpture depicts abstract, rounded human forms in various reclining poses, resting on a smooth, light-colored concrete surface. The background features greenery, including trees and a body of water, with a building visible in the distance.

Geert Maas, On the Beach, n.d., bronze. SFU Art Collection. Purchase, 2000.

A group of five bronze sculptures is arranged in a modern outdoor setting. Each sculpture depicts abstract, rounded human forms in various reclining poses, resting on a smooth, light-colored concrete surface. The background features greenery, including trees and a body of water, with a building visible in the distance.

Title

On the Beach

Artist

Geert Maas

Year

n.d.

Medium

Bronze

Collection

SFU Art Collection

Donor

Purchase

Year Acquired

2000

This bronze sculpture depicts five sunbathers, arranged as a family. Multiple patinas were used in order to achieve the unique textures of swimsuits, hair, and skin. In 2002, Maas installed a similar sculpture in downtown Kelowna, British Columbia.  

Artists

Geert Maas (1944–) was born in The Netherlands, where he attended Academies of Art in The Hague. Mass moved to Kelowna, British Columbia with his family in 1979. With his wife Elly, Maas created the Geert Maas Sculpture Gardens and Gallery (Kelowna, BC) which features one of the largest collections of bronze sculptures in Canada and a diverse selection of other works. Geert Maas is an internationally renowned artist who works in two and three dimensions in a variety of media. His disciplines include sculpture, painting, reliefs, and metallic art. His works have been shown in numerous exhibitions and are represented in prestigious public, corporate, and private art collections worldwide.