A quote by Molly Shapiro, author of Point, Click, Love caught my eye and it really struck home. “Society likes to categorize its art. Why? Better to market it, I think. But how many people hate country music, yet love Patsy Cline? Find romantic comedies dreadful but adore When Harry Met Sally? Shun science fiction… Read more »
10. Makes the business park welcoming to the tenants and clients. 9. Separates your business park from the pack. 8. Support of the arts is always a positive. 7. A signature work of art can help brand the business park. 6. Creates the feeling that something of importance happens here. 5. It’s just the right… Read more »
One of the many benefits of having sculptures in a garden are the surprises that present themselves. A stainless steel garden sculpture is a treat in itself, but then hidden treasures come unannounced. “Playing Ball” is a 16 foot sculpture that sits gently in front of a raised bed of bushes and flowers. Viewing the… Read more »
It is always a true pleasure when the opportunity arises to see firsthand the work of a renowned sculptor that has made his mark on American Art History. David Smith is just that person with his metal sculptures from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and even into the 60’s. Collaborating first with Picasso, then taking the… Read more »
Not as much as the 15 ton of illegal drugs that was confiscated this last week! There’s a number that can’t even be fathomed! The first step to estimating the weight of a large scale sculpture is to look at the materials are being utilized and the quantity. Then it’s just basic math. A 4×8… Read more »
A maquette is often required for a public art project, and rightly so. Any time the public is acquiring a piece of art work the public has the right, and obligation, to know exactly what it will be receiving for its monies, and this is just the reason there are so many meetings, committees and… Read more »
10. The shadows are awesome! The sharpness of contemporary metal sculptures contrasted with the softness of the shadows. 9. The shapes draw you in. 8. Interesting and fascinating shapes 360 degrees. H ow about a large scale sculpture in a roundabout? 7. The moonlight dances off the angles of the contemporary metal sculpture. 6. The… Read more »
The beauty of a sculpture, particularly a contemporary sculpture, is that it can look so different in any number of situations. The metal is the same, the sizes of the elements are the same, yet different views at different times provide a fresh beauty. Capturing the Moon, an 8 foot bronze sculpture, has provided a prime… Read more »
There is nothing more heartwarming than walking into a person’s home that has original art work on the walls, atop tables and filling the corners. And it doesn’t matter if the art work is contemporary sculptures, western bronzes, or beautiful pastel landscapes. A home with original art feels like a home with a soul! Walking… Read more »
Sculpture placement is always part of the fun in acquiring a new piece. Should the contemporary metal sculpture be forward facing, be able to be viewed 360 degrees, should it be viewed from afar or up close? Public art acquisitions usually start with a location and then the sculpture is purchased to fill that specific… Read more »
Whatever your needs, let’s discuss a solution that fits you. Whether it is a sculpture immediately available from our current inventory or a commission to fit specific dimensions, contact Kevin Robb Studios today to start the conversation.