All the Small Things

When it comes to small sculpture, there are endless possibilities for using diverse materials to create amorphous, figurative, vignettes or embellished replicas of everyday objects.  The balance lies within the unique twist that challenges the viewer's perception. These small sculptures can be incredibly compelling, as they have the ability to express a complex set of emotions or telling a story in a tangible, three-dimensional form.These sculptures can blur the lines between reality and imagination, often leaving the viewer questioning what they are looking at and what it means.

One of the most interesting aspects of small sculpture is the use of diverse materials in a diminutive form that deliver an impactful statement. Artists can utilize anything from wood and metal to glass and even found objects to create their sculptures. This allows for a wide range of textures, colors, and finishes, adding depth and visual interest to the final piece and message for the viewers consideration.

These sculptures achieve communicating their narrative through unexpected elements, such as the use of negative space, unconventional shapes, or a juxtaposition of materials. These twists can create an element of surprise and intrigue, inviting the viewer to take a closer look and consider the sculpture from different angles. A change in perspective that serve as a metaphor for how might adjust how we approach and view others and context in our daily lives.

Small sculpture is a powerful and expressive art form that offers endless opportunities for creativity and innovation. With diverse materials these sculptures captivate the viewer and leave a lasting impression.

2024
February 9th - March 16th

Marinaro Gallery

Featured works

Ryan Wilde
Pieces of Me, 2024
Wood, cotton, steel, latex, resin
8 1/2 x 4 x 4 inches (21.6 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)

Kathy Ruttenberg
I Feel Seen, 2022
Ceramic
11 x 9 x 11 inches (27.9 x 22.9 x 27.9 cm)

Ann Agee
Hand Warmers (147), 2018
Pigmented Grolleg porcelain
3 7/8 x 6 3/4 x 3 5/8 inches (9.8 x 17.1 x 9.2 cm)

Estefania Puerta
Sibling, 2024
polycarbonate, wood, epoxy, acrylic, enamel, stained glass
10 x 10 x 12 inches (25.4 x 25.4 x 30.5 cm)

Kathy Ruttenberg
Logged, 2020
Ceramic
5 x 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (12.7 x 31.8 x 24.1 cm)

Susan Kim Alvarez
Family Fun time with Poo on the Telly!, 2024
Foam clay
6 x 6 x 3 inches (15.2 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm)

Erik Dalzen
Sixty-four Sixteen, 2024
Steel
9 x 7 x 6 3/4 inches (22.9 x 17.8 x 17.1 cm)

Ann Agee
Hand Warmers (319), 2021
glazed pigmented porcelain and cobalt oxide
6 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches (15.9 x 21 cm)

Susan Kim Alvarez
Big race today! Don't bean around the bush, win some chili!, 2024
Foam clay
7 x 6 x 3 inches (17.8 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm)

Ryan Schneider
Red In Face, 2023
Oil paint on wood
10 x 7 x 7 inches (25.4 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm)

Charles Snowden
Kong, 2022
ceramic, glaze
10.5 x 8 x 8 inches (26.7 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)

Ophelia Arc
that’s the way the cookie crumbles: goya iteration II, 2023
thread, latex, tea and Maria cookie on frame
10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm)

Michela Roman
Inside, 2024
Aqua resin cast, watercolor, casein paint patina, mirror
7 x 14.5 x 14 inches (17.8 x 36.8 x 35.6 cm)

Shana Hoehn
Headless Siren #1, 2023
Firewood and oil
8.5 x 4 x 3 inches (21.6 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm)

Charles Snowden
Snag, 2023
ceramic, glaze
13 x 7 x 5.5 inches (33 x 17.8 x 14 cm)

Ophelia Arc
that’s the way the cookie crumbles: goya iteration V, 2023
thread, latex, tea and Maria cookie on frame
10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm)

Michela Roman
Til tomorow then , 2024
Aqua resin cast, watercolor, casein paint patina, wooden base
9 x 19.5 x 14 inches (22.9 x 49.5 x 35.6 cm)

Shana Hoehn
Head with Single Braid, 2023
Firewood and oil
5 x 3 x 3 inches (12.7 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)

Johannes VanDerBeek
Bird Hand, 2024
Cardboard, aqua resin, paint
9 x 9 x 3 inches (22.9 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm)

Michela Roman
Inches, 2024
Aqua resin cast, watercolor, casein paint patina
9 x 9 1/2 x 10 inches (22.9 x 24.1 x 25.4 cm)

In collaboration with @made54NYC & @MarinaroGallery