Featured Artist Robert Kelly

Enjoy Robert Kelly’s serene sculpture portfolio, and visit his website to find out more about this talented artist.

 

Daphne

“Daphne” Cast Marble 9″ X 20″ X 17″

 

It’s difficult to find the words to express how I feel about my art and the process I go through while I’m creating an individual piece. I can say that nothing is more fun and rewarding for me than to sit quietly with the subject and attempt to understand what is moving beneath the surface.

 

Lila

“Lila” Cast Marble 21″ x 12″ x 10.5″

 

Sometimes it is a powerful emotion, sometimes a quiet contemplation, a struggle or even a whimsical posture. Early in the process, the subject and I make a connection, followed by a period of conversation.

 

Cherry Lion Gallery

Sculpture by Robert Kelly at the Cherry Lion Gallery

 

At some point, the sculpture itself takes on a life and a form of its own.  The final step – the conversation expands to include anyone else who might come walking by.

 

Rachel

“Rachel” Cast Marble 10″ X 14.25″ X 10″

 

I have always loved the realism of the Masters like Michelangelo, Bernini and Rodin but also have always loved the works of the abstract masters like Brancusi, Boccioni and Henry Moore. I have tried to combine these styles of observation and emotion. I am attempting to capture man’s inner struggle, quiet contemplation, expectation and peace. When asked what my art means, I like to defer to the form and let it speak for itself.

 

Sasha

“Sasha” Cast Marble 21″ X 18.5″ X 5″

 

I feel strongly that my sculpture is my statement. It is hard to put into words what my art means or how I’m feeling about it while I’m in the process of creating it. I know when it’s working for me and I know when I’m finished with a piece. It tells me when it’s done. If different people see different things and have different emotions with my work then I have been successful.

 

Alter Ego II

“Alter Ego II” Cast Marble 20″ X 14″ X 18″

 

“Alter Ego II” is the first in a series of interactive sculptures. Each sculpture will consist of two pieces that are independent of the base. This is done so each piece can be moved and reconfigured according to the patron’s mood or what they want the piece to express.

 

Olivia

“Olivia” Cast Marble 12.5″ x 12.18″ x 14.75″

 

The pieces can be configured as in the photo, the yin and yang, but it also allows for the pieces to be back to back, side by side facing each other or looking away from each other, conversing, ignoring… even separating them into two separate sculptures.

 

Zoe

“Zoe” Cast Marble 22″ X 5.25″ X 5″

 

The next series that I am currently working on will be entitled “Friends”. Initially it is designed as two female figures conversing, if one piece is moved to the opposite side of the other piece, they will be at odds in their conversation, move them to opposite ends of the base and they could be considered being in private contemplation, again, the mood/message possibilities will be extensive.

 

Comments

  1. your sculptures are absolutely beautiful!! the simplicity of forms convey so much more than details could!

    • Thank you for your kind remarks. If any interest in following future pieces you can do so at RobertKellyFineArt on Facebook or my website.

      Sincerely,
      Robert

  2. Why did you use the name Lila for one of your sculptures?

    Cheers,
    Beth

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