Michael Cooper's sensuous animal forms are carved in marble or stone and then cast into bronze. His empathy for his subjects allows his chisel to reveal not only the inner calm and beauty of the stone but also the essence of the animal itself. Cooper's sculptures are dignified, self-assured, independent and respectful. They have a deep and quiet energy perhaps imparted by the long hours of chipping which bring them forth from the stone.
His work brings the third dimension vividly to life through the irresistible urge to feel and caress surface and form. This abstract, almost musical pleasure is essential to the appeal of his sculptures.