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 »
“The arts are not a luxury but an essential part of life. They probe the very essence of what it means to be human, taking us on emotional journeys that bring us face to face with our weaknesses and sorrows, but that also lift us to incredible heights of joy.” This quote from Kyle MacMillan… 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 »
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 »
After a very rainy spring, the gardens are finally in full bloom and it is a true pleasure meandering through the flowers, bushes and grasses. Contemporary metal sculpture in the garden enhances this total experience! How about a large scale sculpture as the main focal point in your garden? It is the one thing that… Read more »
One of the unsung benefits of using stainless steel in the creation of contemporary metal sculptures is the fact that almost all stainless steel manufactured today is made using scrap stainless steel. In an era where recycling is at the top of everyone’s mind, this is truly a benefit. And in fact, the stainless steel… Read more »
The materials utilized in the stainless steel sculptures of Kevin Robb are of an 11 gauge steel or stronger, depending on the size and structure of the piece. All of Kevin’s stainless steel sculptures are sprayed with a polymer resin blend coating called ProtectaClear, supplied by Everbrite (www. everbritecoatings.com). This clear, blended coating assures a… Read more »
www.kevinrobb.com/blog In any study of sculpture there are the 5 basic elements of design that determine the composition of the sculpture: form, scale, color, line and texture. But taking these basic concepts of design one step further is the idea of mass and space. These two principles are at the very core of large scale,… Read more »
www.kevinrobb.com/blog A lifetime! A monumental sculpture doesn’t “just happen”. And wonderful “accidents” don’t just happen either. A contemporary sculptor has spent years learning, experimenting, discovering shapes, lines, negative spaces and the relationship of all these elements to create a fabulous design. It is the maturity of the sculptor, not just age, but the maturity of… Read more »
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