BARNETT
SCULPTURE
BARNETT
SCULPTURE
Portfolio of Works Available
The Three Graces
Unique Bronze
14" x 8.5" x 8.5"
The Three Graces, celebrated in
classical literature and art,
were the daughters of Jupiter
(or Zeus in Greek mythology),
and companions to the Muses.
They included Aglaia
(elegance, brightness, and splendor),
Thalia (youth and beauty),
accompanied by Euphrosyne
(mirth and joyfulness).
Together they spread charm,
beauty, and creativity.
Available in the
Artist's Collection
The Three Graces
Unique Bronze
14" x 8.5" x 8.5"
The Three Graces, celebrated in
classical literature and art,
were the daughters of Jupiter
(or Zeus in Greek mythology),
and companions to the Muses.
They included Aglaia
(elegance, brightness, and splendor),
Thalia (youth and beauty),
accompanied by Euphrosyne
(mirth and joyfulness).
Together they spread charm,
beauty, and creativity.
Available in the
Artist's Collection
Vessel of the Innocents V
Vessel of the Innocents V
Unique Cast Bronze
7'10"Hx 2'2"W x 1'3"D
approx. 150 lbs.
A life-size figure holding a down-turned vase on her hip
stands next to a large tree.
Detail...
Detail...
Vessel of the Innocents III
Vessel of the Innocents III
Unique Cast Bronze
79" x 27" x 12"
(To view number I and II, see Past Works Sold)
This work was commissioned into 2 smaller versions for clients.
See below -
Vessel of the Innocents IV
Vessel of the Innocents IV
Here the figure holds a trident shape
with an open spiral vessel (symbolizing infinity) at her feet.
Unique Cast Bronze
79" x 20" x 12"
Two smaller variations of "Vessel of the Innocents III" were created and renamed "Garden Parasol I & II" -
- both sold.
I often recreate larger or smaller variations of my favorite sculptures - some as commissions.
Two smaller variations of "Vessel of the Innocents III" were created and renamed "Garden Parasol I & II" -
- both sold.
I often recreate larger or smaller variations of my favorite sculptures - some as commissions.
4'10" x 1'9" x 12"
The piece shown here was purchased by Dr. Susan Walsh for the Merced College Learning Resource Center.
The "Vessel of the Innocents" series was inspired by
"Fountain of the Innocents"
- Marble Reliefs by Jean Goujon - 1548
The "Vessel of the Innocents" series was inspired by
"Fountain of the Innocents"
- Marble Reliefs by Jean Goujon - 1548
My series "Vessel of the Innocents" was inspired by 4 marble nymph reliefs by Jean Goujon, 1548, from a dismantled work in the courtyard facade at the Louvre Art Museum in Paris titled "Fountain of the Innocents". The classical beauty and the contrapposto S-curve of their forms captured my admiration. The female form is symbolically a vessel for new life, knowledge and spirit.
Rain Charmer
Rain Charmer
Unique Cast Bronze
5'3" x 1'4" x 10"
Rain Charmer is currently in the Artist's Collection
as I plan to reproduce both smaller edition copies and enlarge her with the use of a 3D printer for a public commission.
Solitary Vessel
Limited Edition of 7
17.5" x 10" x 5"
This enigmatic figure stands alone, strong and confident. Half of a vase appears partially hidden by an imaginary wall, while the other half casts a shadow on the floor. Again the woman is a metaphor for the vessel of life.
Pandora's Puzzle
Pandora's Puzzle
27" x 10.5" x 4"
The Greek myth of Pandora addresses the question of why is evil in the world - which is a puzzle. Pandora, which means "the giver of all" was the first mortal woman on earth who was created by the Gods who adorned her with beauty, boldness and cunning. Here Pandora stands on a puzzle with another puzzle hovering over her head like a cloud. Her curiosity later leads her to open a wedding gift, a jar from Zeus, that release all miseries upon the world that would torment mortals, but she closes it quickly before 'hope' can escape.
Window of the Night
Window of the Night
Limited Edition of 7
35"H x 25"W x 7"D
Next in the edition available upon request.
In my first home, my studio was a large room upstairs on the second story. Often at night at the end of my day, I would ascend the stairs to ponder my new artworks and view the night sky out my window. Here I wanted to create the perspective of distance, with the illusion of the larger figure in the foreground appearing closer, as the smaller figure climbing the stairs visually drops back into the distance.
Detail...
Detail...
Reminiscence
Reminiscence
Unique Cast Bronze
16" x 4.5" x 4.5"
This is another variation using the small figure
from Window of the Night.
All my figures represent strong, independent women of passion & conviction - a reflection of myself.
This work would make a lovely enlargement someday.
Seen below in the Eleonore Austerer Gallery
along side Georges Braque and Henry Moore.
A Breath Between Us
A Breath Between Us
Edition of 7
35.5" x 14" x 4.5"
Next in edition available upon request.
A couple stands strong, bonded by the
strength of their love and commitment
as a soft breeze floats in the air between them.
A Breath Between Us III
A Breath Between Us III
Unique Cast Bronze
15" x 5.5" x 4.5"
This couple stands strong side-by-side
adorned in their kimonos.
A Breath Between Us II
A Breath Between Us II
Unique cast bronze
13"H x 6"W x 3"D
For every one work that gets cast into bronze, another nine waxes go back into the melting pot to be resculpted. Occasionally, a piece without much merit refuses to go back into the pot. Yet, a client will fall in love with that particular piece - so to each his own. I try not to be too overly critical of some works and choose to concentrate on productivity instead.
Cast Shadow #1
Cast Shadow #1
Unique Cast Bronze
15.5' x 13.5" x 3.5"
In this series, the base became a reflection of the figure's shadow.
back view -
back view -
The back of the figure's coat has a large X in the design
that appears in the negative space of the cast shadow.
A few edition copies are still available from The Months Series
A few edition copies are still available from The Months Series
In the mid-1980's I was inspired by the history of the calendar months as they evolved from classical Greek mythology.
In the mid-1980's I was inspired by the history of the calendar months as they evolved from classical Greek mythology.
May
May
Limited Edition of 7
32" x 14" x 3"
May leans against a doorway like a seductive geisha girl and represents Maia the goddess of spring, meaning the great one.
September
September
Limited edition of 3
30.5" x 6.5" x 3"
September stands strong and confident, at the crossroads of fall.
In Latin September means the "seventh" month, as the original Greek calendar had only 10 months. Edition #3/3 is available, then all others could be ordered for 3D printer copy, enlargement and casting costs.
October
October
Limited Edition of 7
36" x 14" x 3"
October maintians her strength and poise, although she is a broken fragmented vessel. She looks like an ancient verdigris bronze artifact excavated from the bottom of the ocean. October is Latin for the "eigth" month, when the Greek calendar had only 10 months.
Cast Shadow #4
Cast Shadow #4
22" x 8" x 5"
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See more works available under "Sketches 3D" and on other pages.Visit artist's garden gallery & studio to see more bronze, clay and steel works not shown here on webpage.
Visit artist's garden gallery & studio to see more bronze, clay and steel works not shown here on webpage.