Each year between 1996 and 2010 Brian Nagle produced a limited edition greenman, and a limited edition greenwoman. He handsculpted a new pair each year & then cast a limited number of copies. Each Piece is handcast from lead free pewter and then hand-patinaed with a non-toxic green finish to produce a miniature and wearable piece of art. Each pin is simultaneously simple and complex, rare and accessible, un-pretentious and yet very much a vanity project.
Most are no longer available and have not been available for years. However, we still have a handful of some of the years left. If you need to fill in your collection, or are interested in any of them, please contact us and we will double check availability.
1996 Greenman
1996 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle – Not quite the first Greenman. (Brian Nagle actually made an unsigned greenman in 1995.) 1996 was the first year of the Brian Nagle greenman (and greenwoman) series. Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) The start of a ten-year plus journey of artistic expression. (Fun fact: some of the 1996 greenman are actually numbered “1997” –call it the curse of dyslexia. We like to think of those as “extra-special collectibles.”)
Read more1996 Greenwomen
1996 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle – The very first Greenwoman. (Brian Nagle actually made an unsigned greenman in 1995. But 1996 was the first year for the Greenwoman.) Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) The start of a ten-year plus journey of artistic expression. (Fun fact: some of the 1996 greenwomen are actually numbered “1997” –call it the curse of dyslexia. We like to think of those as “extra-special collectibles.”)
Read more1996 Greengirl
1996 Limited Edition Greengirl pin by Brian Nagle 1996 was a unique year for the series. The only year Brian Nagle made a “green child.” Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) The start of a ten-year plus journey of artistic expression.
Read more1997 Greenman
1997 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle The second year of a series is always –in some ways– more critical than the first. A good design sets the bar high… we think Brian made the bar the second year. More importantly, he thought he made the bar. 1997 is the reason there was a 1998. Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) The start of a ten-year plus journey of artistic expression.
Read more1997 Greenwoman
1997 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle The second year of a series is always –in some ways– more critical than the first. A good design sets the bar high… we think Brian made the bar the second year. More importantly, he thought he made the bar. 1997 is the reason there was a 1998. Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) The start of a ten-year plus journey of artistic expression.
Read more1998 Greenman
1998 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle For 1998 things got a little branchy. Looking back we think of this year as the year of the twigs. Bold… with a hint of the sculptures to come. Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) The start of a ten-year plus journey of artistic expression.
Read more1998 Greenwoman
1998 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle For 1998 things got a little branchy. Looking back we think of this year as the year of the twigs. Bold… with a hint of the sculptures to come. Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more1999 Greenman
1999 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle Some people think 1999 was the best year ever. At least for greenpeople. Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more1999 Greenwoman
1999 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle Some people think 1999 was the best year ever. At least for greenpeople. The 1999 Greenwoman sold out before October of 1999. Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2000 Greenman
2000 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle The turn of the millenium… By now the Greenpeople had a true following and a handful of knowledgeable collectors were “pre-reserving” their lucky numbers. Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2000 Greenwoman
2000 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle The turn of the millenium… By now the Greenpeople had a true following and a handful of knowledgeable collectors were “pre-reserving” their lucky numbers. Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2001 Greenman
2001 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle Something different. A bit of “openwork.” Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2001 Greenwoman
2001 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle Something different. A bit of “openwork.” Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2002 Greenman
2002 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle A turn to the side… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2002 Greenwoman
2002 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle A modest dreamer. Calm with secrets… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2003 Greenman
2003 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle With age comes wisdom. Time marks us all… Survival is a form of strength… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2003 Greenwoman
2003 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle The lady everyone wanted… The 2003 Greenwomen were all spoken for by the Fall… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2004 Greenman
2004 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle A little different… The 2004 Greenman was the largest greenman pin ever… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2004 Greenwoman
2004 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle A lady in profile… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2005 Greenman
2005 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle Two thousand five was the year of the hair… Sounds a little odd… but an artist needs inspiration and this was a year of flowing tresses. A little different… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2005 Greenwoman
2005 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle Two thousand five was the year of the hair… Sounds a little odd… but an artist needs inspiration and this was a year of flowing tresses. A little different… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2006 Greenman
2006 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle A little different… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2006 Greenwoman
2006 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle A little different… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2007 Greenman
2007 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle A little different… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2007 Greenwoman
2007 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle A little different… Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2008 Greenman
2008 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2008 Greenwoman
2008 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2009 Greenman
2009 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2009 Greenwoman
2009 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle Signed and numbered. Only 300 were made. (And a handful of “Artist’s Proofs.”) A true collectible.
Read more2010 Greenman
2010 Limited Edition Greenman pin by Brian Nagle The end of an era… The last year Brian decided to make his signed and numbered limited edition greenpeople pins. (Not to worry… he simply decided to focus on larger one-of-a-kind sculptures and wall hangings.)
Read more2010 Greenwoman
2010 Limited Edition Greenwoman pin by Brian Nagle The end of an era… The last year Brian decided to make his signed and numbered limited edition greenpeople pins. (Not to worry… he simply decided to focus on larger one-of-a-kind sculptures and wall hangings.)
Read moreThe Greenpeople represent the most simple of concepts –a human, face, green leaves, Spring, time, re-birth, humanity & nature. And yet they also represent all the mysteries of life and nature, love and art. They are rare: In a world of mass production there were only 300 numbered versions of each man and woman (&, perhaps a dozen or two dozen -depending on the year and the number of versions Brian went through- Artist’s Proofs). At Nagle Forge & Foundry we have always believed that art should be accessible. That just because something is rare –and a limited edition with only three hundred copies is rare– is no excuse for it to have a “”rare”” price. Art is about love, and if you love a piece of art it should not be beyond reach. As a philosophy this may be a bit simple. But it is ours. More importantly it is the artist’s. As a result back in the ’90s Brian decided that his signed greenpeople pins should have an “”accessible”” price. And thus they were always reasonably priced. Most were sold for less than $50.- (the gold plated versions were always just a little more expensive.) As a result they almost all sold very quickly. Most are no longer available and have not been availale for years. However, we still have a handful of some of the years available. Sometimes the man and not the woman,or vice versa. If you need to fill in your collection please contact us and we will doublecheck availability.