The materials in the sculpture itself have all the 5 basic elements but it is the mass of the materials that initially draws a person into a contemporary sculpture. From there, the principle of space comes into play.
A prime example of negative space is the feel and look of the negative spaces created by the flow and juxtaposition of the elements of Kevin Robb’s contemporary sculpt"Whimsical Dances" 10 feet in heightures, particularly in the stainless steel sculpture “Whimsical Dances”. The importance of the space not occupied is a true strength of this sculpture.
A contemporary sculptor has spent years learning, experimenting, discovering shapes, lines, negative spaces and the relationship of all these elements to create a fabulous design. It is the maturity of the sculptor, not just age, but the maturity of the sculptor’s design process that assures the success of the large scale sculpture.
What could be more fulfilling and exciting than being in the studio creating sculpture? The stainless steel metal bends, forms, moves with the motionof the tools. The flat, cold hard metal becoming graceful, fluid shapes; individual shapes being encased on all sides with welding of the metal and then ground smooth to the touch.
When someone mentions public art the first thing that comes to mind is a large scale sculpture in a park, or maybe a corporation that has placed a contemporary sculpture in the front of their building. But, what about sculpture on private property that can be viewed by the general public?
Placing large scale sculpture on your property illicits numerous responses and it is such fun to hear the neighbor’s reactions.
