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 large three dimensional whimsical roadster driven by an alien creature - a push toy with style. “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 present 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 of Robert's creations with the toy's name, size, description, price and current location. Please inquire for futher details.
Toys
1. Alpine Horse (18"Hx5"Dx14"W); A free standing welded and brazed metal scene of a free standing horse with an alpine mountain scene as the background. This image was originally drawn by Robert's grandson and later created in metal by Robert. 1000 Tulsa
2. Collaboration (48"Hx18"Wx18"D); A creation completed with assistance of children during a museum "workshop." The crative force of Robert is quite apparent, for he supplied the wooden pieces to be assembled and placed on the totem - reportedly the participants placed the pieces. Another example of a slight "twist?" $200 New Mexico
2. Mask (18"HX18”WX16"D); A Halloween mask of welded metal. This Darth Vader like mask was built for a one time Halloween party. The piece fits squarely on the shoulders and the forehead, allowing it to be worn comfortably. The forward view is through a reflecting mirror mounted in the face of the mask. The cape that Robert wore is also included. A one of a kind mask, for any purpose $2000 Tulsa
3. Pedro Toy (8"Wx6"Wx3"D); A welded metal depiction of a creature waiving. This piece was first a drawing completed by Robert's grandson; then Robert sculpted the piece in metal. $1000 Tulsa
4. Pedro Waiving (9"Hx7”Wx3"D); A welded metal depiction of a creature waiving from a window in a small building. This piece was first a drawing completed by Robert's grandson; then Robert sculpted the piece in metal. $1000 Tulsa
5. Roadster - Pedro Toy (14”Hx15”Wx9”D); A welded metal push toy built for Robert's grandson, Pedro. $1200 Tulsa
6. Roadster(25"HX34”WX17"D) A fantasy mobile toy with three wheels and an alienfigure looking from the driver's window. The toy is made of welded metalpieces including a few found objects - the carriage is Robert's creation. $3000 New Mexico
7. Superman (10"HX6”WX3"D): A painted metal sculpture complete with goggles and cape. The piece is sculpted from a drawing by Robert’s grandson in welded metal. $1200 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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