The World of Robert Maker (1944-1993) - Creative Sculpture as Decorative Art
Robert’s creations utilized the normally accepted art thoughts, 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 fantasy creature that might have appeared in a printed comic book or seen as a character in a video game. “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 partial listing is presented below (page 2) of Robert's creations with the creature's name, size, description, price and current location. Please inquire for futher details.
9. Galactic Mailman (14"Hx7"Dx15"W): A welded metal decorative item depicting a chariot with creature driving. One of many whimsical (galactic) science fiction creatures created by Robert during his lifetime. $1600 Tulsa
10. Galactic Moosehead (20"HX38”WX18"D): A possible satire of a mounted moose head with elongated antlers, all made with welded metal pieces and mounted on wood ready for hanging as a trophy. A “galactic” sculpture by Robert showing extended eyes and a nose to truly suggest a “fantasy” creature. $2000 New Mexico
11. Lacigam and Wanda (18"HX17”WX7"D) A fantasy “horse-like” animal with a “removable” rider on its back carrying a glowing “light.” This sculpted metal fantasy horse has a haunting smile accompanied with its “aloof” draped rider astride. Lacigam is "magical" spelled backwards! $2500 New Mexico
12. Lovers Bench (40"HX46"WX14"D) is a contemporary love seat of welded metal and wood, in the tradition of “American Gothic” An abstract metal couple forms the back of the bench. It is utilitarian more as a shelf, rather than an actual bench for sitting. $2000 Tulsa
13. Space Traveler I (48"HX40”WX40"D). A fantasy space traveler sits atop three wide spread balancing arms, in preparation for a launch. The piece is painted green and made of welded metal. The extended arms are metal rods with steel pipe nipples at the end which are filled with buckshot to provide a very steady balance (an outdoor piece that has withstood strong winds).The top piece (space traveler and extended arms) is removable from the stand, which is mounted into a concrete base. This piece is suitable for outdoor placement. Its provenance includes two appearances at the annual Spring Arts Festival in Oklahoma City in the early 1980s. $3000 New Mexico
14. Spirit Within (8”Wx6”Dx30”H) is a welded metal sculpted human head suggesting the release of an idea or thought from within the mind using a representation of a human form placed on an extended ray of light (possibly). $2000 New Mexico
15. Walrus Man (5”Wx4”Dx20”H) is a welded metal decorative item resembling a fantasy walrus/human creature standing with lifted wings $1400 Tulsa
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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