Bob Clyatt - Sculptor
Figurative Sculpture by Bob Clyatt
Certain issues keep coming up in my work: What does it mean
to be free, and how can we become more free, where do we
get stuck? What is the nature of the relationship between an
individual and others or with the wider world? I have long
been interested in Butoh, a Japanese avant garde
dance/theater movement, as a source of inspiration.
My work arises as a fusion of formal knowledge -- anatomy,
sculptural methods composition, sculptural history and forms --
and an originating intention or idea. But I never feel a work is
complete until it has undergone some sort of transformation
that is objectively outside my control -- a mystery theater of
accident, adventure, grace, construction or just the
transformation by fire that happens in a kiln.
For me a successful sculpture is a magical object, gathering and
amplifying whispers from the edges of awareness.
Certain issues keep coming up in my work: What does it mean
to be free, and how can we become more free, where do we
get stuck? What is the nature of the relationship between an
individual and others or with the wider world? I have long
been interested in Butoh, a Japanese avant garde
dance/theater movement, as a source of inspiration.
My work arises as a fusion of formal knowledge -- anatomy,
sculptural methods composition, sculptural history and forms --
and an originating intention or idea. But I never feel a work is
complete until it has undergone some sort of transformation
that is objectively outside my control -- a mystery theater of
accident, adventure, grace, construction or just the
transformation by fire that happens in a kiln.
For me a successful sculpture is a magical object, gathering and
amplifying whispers from the edges of awareness.
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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. |
| Recent News and Upcoming Exhibits: See four of Bob's pieces this September at the Governors Island Art Fair, held every Saturday and Sunday in September from 11 to 6. Contact me for details on where the work will be shown. Images below. Bob has installed his work Heads Composition 45 in Rye Town Park. Images below. The piece was written up widely in Westchester including being selected as 'Best of the Weekend' by the Journal News August 20th. Opening reception Sept 12, 4-6 pm at the site of the sculpture (near pond area). Wine and hors d'oeuvres served. Blogger Simmy Swinder wrote about her recent visit to Bob's studio, scroll down to the entry for June 2, 2010 Weston Magazine Group had a two page article about Bob in their June 2010 issues in Greenwich, Weston, Wilton, Westport and Rye. Page 1, Page 2 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 |
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.
Dance (Lifesize) (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
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
Stumble,(above) cast
aluminum or cast resin with
chrome and silver patina. 26" L
x 16"H x 18"W. On marble base
Alternate view 1, 2
aluminum or cast resin 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
Winner of Rye Arts Center's
first prize, 3D Category, 2010
Surroundings -detail, (right)
Raku fired stoneware
mounted in bird cage element,
wall-hung. 22"Hx15"W,
ceramic head element is 8" H.
Full view
Winner of Rye Arts Center's
first prize, 3D Category, 2010
Butoh Figure #1, half
lifesize, raku-fired
ceramic, 23"H x 9"W x 12"D,
2010. (right) Sold
A 15"H version of this figure
is available, along with the
two pieces below at the
Governors Island Art Fair,
being held in NY every
weekend in September.
lifesize, raku-fired
ceramic, 23"H x 9"W x 12"D,
2010. (right) Sold
A 15"H version of this figure
is available, along with the
two pieces below at the
Governors Island Art Fair,
being held in NY every
weekend in September.
Blue Mirror Woman, lifesize, cast gelcoat,
resin and fiberglass body on steel and acrylic
base, acrylic mirror element, acrylic, oil and
newspaper surface treatment. Detail View 1
Detail View 2
resin and fiberglass body on steel and acrylic
base, acrylic mirror element, acrylic, oil and
newspaper surface treatment. Detail View 1
Detail View 2
3 heads
on steel
with
encaustic
and
burlap,
18x26x6"
on steel
with
encaustic
and
burlap,
18x26x6"
Left: Untitled
(Woman holding
Ventilator).
Lifesize. Unique
cast, rusted iron
patina with
ventilator, on
custom steel base
(here shown
wrapped) 2010.
Detail view:
(Woman holding
Ventilator).
Lifesize. Unique
cast, rusted iron
patina with
ventilator, on
custom steel base
(here shown
wrapped) 2010.
Detail view:
Installation in Rye Town Park,
through October 25. Consists
of two pieces, a cluster of 45
heads of local people mounted
vertically in a cluster of varying
sized poles, with a found object
umbrella, painted and subject
to weathering and the elements.
2nd piece is 3 foot ceramic
head mounted nearby on
peninsula.
through October 25. Consists
of two pieces, a cluster of 45
heads of local people mounted
vertically in a cluster of varying
sized poles, with a found object
umbrella, painted and subject
to weathering and the elements.
2nd piece is 3 foot ceramic
head mounted nearby on
peninsula.
An additional 3-foot ceramic
head (backup for the Rye
Town Park exhibit) This is
my third. The first, with
shorter head sides, was
acquired by Amundson
Sculpture Garden in Seattle.
head (backup for the Rye
Town Park exhibit) This is
my third. The first, with
shorter head sides, was
acquired by Amundson
Sculpture Garden in Seattle.