The World of Robert Maker (1944-1993) - Creative Sculpture as Decorative Art
Robert’s creations utilized the normally accepted art language, such as abstraction, form and balance; along with a purposeful “twist” to entertain and provoke thought; while the resultant objects were created and finished with the care and precision attributed to fine art – such as fine patina. His creations reflect human actions, thoughts and expressions from daily life; possibly thought to be made available only by commercial means, i.e. a three dimensional bronze patina totem formed by replacing "traffic" lights with sculpted female breasts. “Robert was a humanist intellectual who chose a pop vocabulary to express his view of the world (George Oswalt, 1994 Retrospective Review).”
George further wrote that Robert presented strange muted animals, sculpted primitive goddesses, mechanical love-making sculptures, and satirical sculpted toys. Thus within these “creations” Robert expressed the human condition, described in three-dimensional welded metal sculptures. It is within this spirit that I organize this collection of his “creations” with the labels: Creatures, Erotica, Primitives and Toys.
I also present an artist’s “home” page image at the conclusion of this ad page to give a “view” of Robert, for he was a person without reserve, though seldom appeared “on stage.” I also will use an image of his sculpted self portrait, recently located. Images of his creative “day job,” as media artist and illustrator for a children’s hospital and more will appear on another page used to describe a service designed to provide exhibitions of his “world.”
All objects presented are for sale and also may be assembled for exhibition.
A complete listing is presented below, page 1, of Robert's creations with the object's name, size, description, price and current location. Please inquire for futher details.
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1. Breast Totem (10"Hx2"Wx2"D); - The bronze patina brings to life the four sided "stop light" where lights are replaced with breasts, an image that will be long remembered. $1000 New Mexico
2. Charlotte (54"HX15”WX15"D): A buxom elegant woman standing tall in her high heels, made of welded metal. $3000 New Mexico
3. Erotica; Two adjoining circles (18" diameter) of welded steel rod mounted on rustic wood (40"W by 21"H). One circle contains a welded mystic combination of thighs, arms, breasts and hands. The second circle depicts in welded metal a sultry union of male and female form. The combined depth of the piece is 3". The piece is signed by the artist Robert Maker (1944-1993). $2000 New Mexico
4, Inside the Mind of Man (22"HX10”WX10"D); A standing male with a hinged skull, that when lifted reveals a kneeling woman, made of welded metal $3500 New Mexico
5. Inside the Mind of Woman (21"HX9”WX9"D); A standing woman with a hinged skull, that when lifted reveals a kneeling male with an erection, made of welded metal $3500 New Mexico
6. Light Unto My Life (73"HX30”WX30"D); A functional lamp; a piece of art of the highest quality. Simply the most beautiful welded abstract female nude reaching for the sky. $8000 New Mexico
7. Sex 101 (10"Hx17”Wx9”D); This wooden box toy with two pink metal figures was assembled and painted for an erotic art show in Oklahoma City. The male figure rises and falls about three to four inches when the electric motor is turned on. There is a title plate, though no signature or date. $1500 New Mexico
Note: Exhibition of Robert's Creation is proposed in the redirection below and My Ad Categories selection (left column) redirects to only specific items, i.e. Robert Maker will redirect to sculpture listings only.
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