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Frank Morbillo
"Emphasis" unique bronze sculpture

2006

About the Item

Geometric and abstract bronze sculpture. Finished with a rich, dark brown patina on the two angular, geometric sections, and a soft green and bronze patina on the abstracted "rip" between those two sides. The work is inspired by ancient artifacts and weaponry. Frank Morbillo was born in Queens and raised on Long Island, but as a young adult moved west — first to Montana and eventually to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Morbillo’s work is clearly influenced both by the man-made landscape of urban architecture, and by the starker, more abrupt western landscapes which stand as evidence of the forces that shape our natural environment. His abstract sculptures emanate from this experience of the Southwest landscape; not in a descriptive, representational way, but rather as he bears witness to the sustained and dramatic effects of time on his environment. Morbillo's intimate relationship with all aspects of metal working, including the patina process, has enabled him to add an organic quality to his work, forging a connection between his own sculptural aesthetic and the forces at work in the natural environment. His mastery of materials and processes is especially apparent in his bronze works with rich patinas, like the work shown here.
  • Creator:
    Frank Morbillo (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2006
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Glen Ellen, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU71213426842
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