Artist Gail Glikmann uses a variety of materials, including found objects, mosaic and metals to create fascinating and colorful sculptural art. Visit her website to see more.
![“Bullet Proof” Found Metals and Mixed Media, 17” x 31” x 7” by artist Gail Glikmann. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Bullet-proof-AS.jpg)
“Bullet Proof” Found Metals and Mixed Media, 17” x 31” x 7”
I have been an artist and sculptor all of my life. From the age of fifteen, I have had a passion for sculpture and received a scholarship to the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles.
![“African Mask” Mixed Media and Mosaic, 7’ x 42” x 11” by artist Gail Glikmann. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/African-Mask-AS.jpg)
“African Mask” Mixed Media and Mosaic, 7’ x 42” x 11”
I married after graduation and focused on raising my family, but never stopped creating sculpture. Eventually, I began to teach sculpture at the American Jewish University.
![“Flight of Thought” Found Metals and Mixed Media, 47” x 94” x 24” by artist Gail Glikmann. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/FlightofThought-AS.jpg)
“Flight of Thought” Found Metals and Mixed Media, 47” x 94” x 24”
My work is varied, ranging from classical sculpture, bronzes and terra cotta to mixed media. I strive to incorporate mythological and archetypal elements from many cultures and eras into my work.
![“Edna” Mixed Media and Found Metals, 23” x 46” x 22” by artist Gail Glikmann. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/edna-arstshark.jpg)
“Edna” Mixed Media and Found Metals, 23” x 46” x 22”
In recent years, I have become fascinated with found objects, especially things that I have uncovered in junkyards. These include mosaics, metals and e-waste to name a few.
![“Sea Deity” Mosaic and Found Metal, 21” x 21” x 3” by artist Gail Glikmann. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sea-diety-AS.jpg)
“Sea Deity” Mosaic and Found Metal, 21” x 21” x 3”
Although these objects are often the inspiration for new pieces, I tend to not stray too far from the human form, because that’s what excites me.
![“Atara” Mosaic and Found Objects, 12” x 56” x 8” by artist Gail Glikmann. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/atara-artsyshark.jpg)
“Atara” Mosaic and Found Objects, 12” x 56” x 8”
From time to time I have exhibited at galleries or donated pieces to various charities; however my focus has been on making, not promoting, my work.
![“The New Wave” (Composite) Mosaic and Mixed Media, 15” x 51” x 6”by artist Gail Glikmann. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/New-Wave-Composite-AS.jpg)
“The New Wave” (Composite) Mosaic and Mixed Media, 15” x 51” x 6”
Now, at age seventy, with a house full of sculptures in all different mediums and styles, I have decided to start showing and selling my work for the first time.
![“The Professor” Terracotta and Mixed Media, 12” x 24” x 12” by artist Gail Glikmann. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-professor-AS.jpg)
“The Professor” Terracotta and Mixed Media, 12” x 24” x 12”
I was immediately accepted into the Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) in January of 2016, and have since appeared in several shows and galleries in the Los Angeles area.
![“Heavenly Creature” Mosaic and Found Metal, 18” x 30” x 7”by artist Gail Glikmann. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Heavenly-Creature-30-x-18-x-7-artsyshark.jpg)
“Heavenly Creature” Mosaic and Found Metal, 18” x 30” x 7”
I’m just getting going!
Gail, your work is amazing.
Your sculptures are unique, creative and dramatically rich in color and design.
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts!
Much appreciated!