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, and mounted on a 5-foot pedestal.
Model is a Cirque du Soleil artist who does
one-armed hand-stands during breaks to unwind
Photo of piece on pedestal
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.
Fall 2008 Show Rye Art Gallery, 1010 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY.
Photos of the opening which had over 200 guests and several
bronze, ceramic and plaster works sold. Additional Photos 1, 2, 3
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Newly completed commissioned piece,
raku fired. 16" long. (Not for sale)
Sam Torso, slip cast in a 7 part plaster piece
mold and glazed with my new red glaze
combination. 22" tall The same mold
formed the basis for Icon, below, which then
had a head added and gold leaf with acid
etching, 28" high
Land, 20" high in black resin on steel base.
Slated to become a lifesize this winter and
be part of a 3-part composition with Leap.
Additional views 1, 2, 3
Fall 2008 Show - Rye Art Gallery
All works on this page are available for sale
through October 25 from Rye Art Gallery and
Framing. Please inquire directly to the gallery
at (914) 967-5645
Wall-hung ceramic on steel,
various sizes including this one, 55"
x 27" x 6" tall (ceramic element).
Steel is etched with various acids
(not painted) Other pieces 1, 2, 3
