Bob Clyatt - Sculptor
Figurative Sculpture by Bob Clyatt
I am drawn to explore what are for me unknowable and
uncontrollable aspects of memory and karma, of a larger
reality framing our existence, of moments when our fate
begins to change. I generally use the sculpted human form as a
vehicle for these explorations.
My work arises as a fusion of formal knowledge -- anatomy,
sculptural methods and forms – with a mystery theater of
accident, adventure, construction and a host of other
influences.
For me a successful sculpture gathers and amplifies whispers
from the edges of awareness. I hope my sculptures can store
these whispers like a battery, or a well to draw from.
I am drawn to explore what are for me unknowable and
uncontrollable aspects of memory and karma, of a larger
reality framing our existence, of moments when our fate
begins to change. I generally use the sculpted human form as a
vehicle for these explorations.
My work arises as a fusion of formal knowledge -- anatomy,
sculptural methods and forms – with a mystery theater of
accident, adventure, construction and a host of other
influences.
For me a successful sculpture gathers and amplifies whispers
from the edges of awareness. I hope my sculptures can store
these whispers like a battery, or a well to draw from.
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Recent Work
All pieces on this site are available for sale unless
otherwise noted. If you are interested in possibly
acquiring a piece, please Inquire for gallery location,
pricing and production / delivery details.
All pieces on this site are available for sale unless
otherwise noted. If you are interested in possibly
acquiring a piece, please Inquire for gallery location,
pricing and production / delivery details.
| Leap Here are photos of the mold making process for this over-lifesize piece |
| All images Copyright 2005-2009 Bob Clyatt Sculpture, Inc. |
| Miami, December 2009 - Bob exhibited several of his new works at PooL Art Fair, during Art Basel-Miami Beach, Dec 4-6, 2009. Several pieces sold including the large outdoor ceramic sculpture Alex to a private sculpture park in Seattle. Bob also received an offer for a solo show this winter in New Orleans. Details to follow. Rye Art Gallery, Rye, NY. Several new works including four new bronzes and lifesize Dance are up through the end of the year. Fall Show: Rockwell Art, Sconset Square Westport, CT. 8 pieces are up through the end of the year. Gandhi featured with show listing and photo of the sculpture in New York Times, June 7, 2009. Video of Bob sculpting and discussing his work -2009 |
Gandhi, available alone in bronze or resin on marble
base. Next bronze is #3 in edition of 9. Additional
views
base. Next bronze is #3 in edition of 9. Additional
views
Standing in the Cave, Ceramic
mixed media on steel and wood
18x26
Winner of Rye Arts Center's first
prize, 3D Category, 2009.
mixed media on steel and wood
18x26
Winner of Rye Arts Center's first
prize, 3D Category, 2009.
Gandhi with TV, installation view. TV monitor
plays live cable feeds of CNN News or single channel
recorded CNN news loop. Gandhi element resin with
metal patina, 20" H on marble base and additional
chrome and steel pedestal. Monitor displays 19" HDTV.
plays live cable feeds of CNN News or single channel
recorded CNN news loop. Gandhi element resin with
metal patina, 20" H on marble base and additional
chrome and steel pedestal. Monitor displays 19" HDTV.
Dance (I Am Not A Commodity) (right) (cast polyester
resin with chrome and silver) lifesize . Suitable for interior
or outdoor placement. Can be mounted on a pedestal or
directly into ground. Being shown at Fall solo show at Rye
Art Gallery. Detail view, alternate view
resin with chrome and silver) lifesize . Suitable for interior
or outdoor placement. Can be mounted on a pedestal or
directly into ground. Being shown at Fall solo show at Rye
Art Gallery. Detail view, alternate view
Two recent photo portraits of me by my friend Stefan
Radtke for his new series "People of Long Island Sound"
Radtke for his new series "People of Long Island Sound"
Stumble,(below) cast resin
with chrome and silver patina.
26" L x 16"H x 18"W. On marble
base Alternate view 1, 2
with chrome and silver patina.
26" L x 16"H x 18"W. On marble
base Alternate view 1, 2
Martin Examines His New
Surroundings -detail,
(right) Raku fired stoneware
mounted in bird cage
element, wall-hung.
22"Hx15"W, ceramic head
element is 8" H. Full view
Surroundings -detail,
(right) Raku fired stoneware
mounted in bird cage
element, wall-hung.
22"Hx15"W, ceramic head
element is 8" H. Full view
Plaster
Standing
Figure, directly
sculpted in
plaster. 3/4
Lifesize 46" H
Standing
Figure, directly
sculpted in
plaster. 3/4
Lifesize 46" H
Butoh
Figure
(left) 11"H,
raku-fired
ceramic,
Head composition 12"H (above) glazed ceramic.
