Bob Clyatt - Sculptor
Figurative Sculpture by Bob Clyatt
All my work centers on the figure. I find that gesture and expression
resonate powerfully with all of us, and tap into a well of feelings and
memories.
I work in 3-D because I love that the form exists in space, that I am
creating an object that has a presence. I love the physical act of
creating in clay, though my pieces are often cast into other media.
Bringing my pieces into compositions with other materials and
figures is a current focus of my work.
When clay is wet, the moisture creates a sense of life in the piece,
but wet clay is not a permanent medium. Therefore I am in a
continuous process of trying to bring a sense of skin-tone and life
back into my pieces through any means possible. This has led me
to explorations in many types of patinas on ceramic and cast pieces,
as well as raku, anagama and other types of glazes and wood
firings. I am currently working to adapt to ceramic sculpture certain
high-fire glaze techniques which have traditionally been available to
people creating vessels.
I am working now on life-size and greater-than-life-size figures,
including some fired ceramics which will be able to withstand
outdoor installation in cold climates.
Some of the sculptors whose work has most moved me include
Henry Moore, Rodin, Houdon, Carpeaux, Jaume Plensa, Stephen De
Staebler, Wolfgang Laib, Cristina Cordova and Manuel Neri.
New Work
All works on this site are available for sale unless otherwise
noted. If you are interested in possibly acquiring a piece,
please Inquire for pricing and production / delivery details.
Leap (below) is finished. Here are photos of the mold
making process for this over-lifesize piece
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All images Copyright 2005-2008 Bob Clyatt Sculpture, Inc.
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Alex, the Three-Foot-Head. See the
process of taking this giant clay head into a
finished sculpture on this page about
mold-making, press-molded slabs and
more.
Art should be dangerous. Edward Albee
Fragments
made from the
mold of Alex -
left-- -- all in
clay and fired in
various kilns.
Wall mounted
Step, 3 feet hight, being cast this summer and
mounted on a 7-foot pedestal. Work in progress.
Model is a Cirque du Soleil artist who does
one-armed hand-stands during breaks to unwind!
Tiles - ceramic, 5" x 5" square.
The first of a series of about 15
unique faces that I have recently
finished. Tiles are sold
individually and variations for your
unique needs are possible.
Inquiries from interior designers
are welcome.
Show Opening: Thursday September 18, 7pm Rye Art Gallery,
1010 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY. Over 25 new works including
Leap. Please join us at the opening if you're in the NY area.
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Newly completed commissioned piece,
raku fired. 16" long. (Not for sale)
