Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
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Artist: Shayne Dark
Maelstrom Series No 1 - layered, intersecting, forged aluminum wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Shayne Dark’s new Maelstrom sculptures have powerful and palpable energy like the natural whirlpools this series is named after. No. 1 is an intricate tangle of round aluminum rods c...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Full Tilt Blue Maquette - bright, geometric abstract, painted wood sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Saturated in cerulean—like the colour of a deep blue sky, intersecting lengths of wood form a dramatic sculpture in this abstract piece by Canadian artist, Shayne Dark. From his stud...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Reflections of Nature Series 2 - reflective, steel, copper, wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Simply stunning. They shine like jewels…This is Shayne Dark’s Reflections of Nature Series. Dark’s superb sculptural work is informed by nature. This series of wall sculptures—tondos...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
Windfall Series No 04 - small, smooth, abstract, natural wood carved sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstract sculpture from the Windfall Series by Shayne Dark is made from one of the applewood burls collected from apple orchards in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Many of the lo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Round & Round Blue - glossy, circles, steel, geometric abstract wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Elegant circular blue steel sculpture. The elements suggest movement and vibration, It also looks as if it might roll, spin, wobble or topple at any moment but, of course, it does no...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Reflecting Nature Series No 1 - polished stainless steel, copper, wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A jewel like surface of polished steel and bronze inlay reflects ambient light in this tondo by Shayne Dark. The pattern cut into the steel surface was sprayed with molten bronze to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Erratic Colour Candy Blue - circles, steel, geometric abstract, wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This blue steel wall sculpture has a terrific presence - the elements suggest movement and vibration, the weaving of basketry, the pulsing of sound. The shadows cast by the piece also shift with the light.
Shayne Dark is one of Canada's most prominent sculptors. He has been awarded numerous large scale public commissions and his works are in many private and public collections around the world. Named one of the top 10 artists to watch at the recent Art...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Circular Motion - large, bright blue, geometric abstract, coated steel sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This steel sculpture has a grand presence - the elements suggest movement and vibration, the shadows cast by the piece also shift with the light. It also looks as if it might roll, s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Red Bough - bright, contemporary, powder coated steel, wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The delicate beauty and elegant form of a single tree bough inspired this bright red contemporary wall sculpture by Shayne Dark. The Canadian artist’s dynamic sculptures marry indust...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Blue Matter 1 - matte, blue, textured, abstract, mixed media wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Growing up on the Ottawa River, Shayne Dark has long been inspired by the natural world that surrounded him—its myriad of shapes, patterns, forms and colours. In this new intriguing ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Blue Matter 2 - matte, blue, textured, abstract, mixed media wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Growing up on the Ottawa River, Shayne Dark has long been inspired by the natural world that surrounded him—its myriad of shapes, patterns, forms and colours. In this new intriguing ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Yellow Matter - bright, matte, textured, abstract, mixed media wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The colour catches your eye at first— a rich, egg yolk yellow. The form is intriguing—organic. This is Shayne Dark. The Kingston based sculptor is known for his enigmatic and compell...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Maelstrom Series No 6 - layered, intersecting, forged aluminum wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Beautiful chaos—The new sculptural series by Shayne Dark is named after the powerful image of a maelstrom—a whirlpool in a sea or river. Hand forged from round aluminum rods and pain...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Maelstrom Series No 4 - layered, intersecting, forged aluminum sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In jet matte black, this dynamic sculpture by Shayne Dark is part of an exciting new series called Maelstrom. Known for his uniquely beautiful abstract work, this piece is hand forge...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Windfall Series II No 1 - smooth, carved, abstract, Applewood & resin sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Shayne Dark has elevated the natural beauty of applewood burls by creating unique contemporary sculptures. The Canadian artist collected gnarled burls from old orchards in Prince Ed...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Maelstrom Series No 5 - layered, intersecting, forged aluminum sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In a gorgeous aubergine colour, this dynamic sculpture by Shayne Dark is part of an exciting new series called Maelstrom. Known for his uniquely beautiful abstract work, this piece i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gridlock Series Purple - layered, intersecting, forged aluminum wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The inspiration for Shayne Dark’s stunning minimalist sculptures is often nature. Dark originally collected sticks of ironwood from the forests near his home. ‘Gridlock’ became an in...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Full Tilt Red Series II - tall, geometric abstract, coated steel sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In an explosion of colour bright red painted steel poles crisscross one another in this dynamic abstract sculpture by Shayne Dark. At his studio in the countryside, the Canadian arti...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Maelstrom Series No 2 - layered, intersecting, forged aluminum wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Beautiful chaos—The new sculptural series by Shayne Dark is named after the powerful image of a maelstrom—a whirlpool in a sea or river. Hand forged from round aluminum rods and pain...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Maelstrom Series No 3 - layered, intersecting, forged aluminum wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian sculptor Shayne Dark creates uniquely beautiful abstract pieces often inspired by nature. This new series called Maelstrom (a whirlpool in a sea or river) is a nod to the tu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Windfall Series II No 8 - smooth, carved, abstract, Applewood & resin sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Shayne Dark has elevated the natural beauty of applewood burls by creating unique contemporary sculptures. The Canadian artist collected gnarled burls from old orchards in Prince Edw...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Entangled Rambling Blue - Intersecting spires of cerulean blue
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This striking deep cerulean blue sculpture by Canadian artist, Shayne Dark is part of the ‘Entangled Series’ he has worked on for many years. The abstract series began in wood, then ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Windfall Series II No 7 - smooth, carved, abstract, Applewood & resin sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Shayne Dark has elevated the natural beauty of applewood burls by creating unique contemporary sculptures. The Canadian artist collected gnarled burls from old orchards in Prince Edw...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Windfall Series II No 9 - smooth, carved, abstract, Applewood & resin sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Shayne Dark has elevated the natural beauty of applewood burls by creating unique contemporary sculptures. The Canadian artist collected gnarled burls from old orchards in Prince Edw...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Bough Laden With Candy Apple Green - bright, abstract, steel wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Steel, coated in a glossy candy apple green is hand forged into a delicately detailed bough by Canadian master sculptor Shayne Dark. This wall sculpture, like most of Dark’s work is ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Drawing in Space - Tall, bright red, geometric abstract, coated steel sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Slender rings of flattened candy red steel are stacked into an elegant yet playful column by master sculptor Shayne Dark. Aptly titled, Drawing in Space, the work appears from variou...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Windfall Series No 03 - small, smooth, abstract, natural wood carved sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstract sculpture from the Windfall Series by Shayne Dark is made from one of the applewood burls collected from apple orchards in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Many of the lo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Reflections of Nature Series No 3 - reflective, steel, copper, wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Simply stunning. They shine like jewels…This is Shayne Dark’s Reflections of Nature Series. Dark’s superb sculptural work is informed by nature. This series of wall sculptures—tondos...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
Tilted Orange - Tall, bright, glossy, geometric abstract, coated steel sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Evocative in colour and form, Canadian artist Shayne Dark has created another dynamic sculpture. The industrial and the organic intersect in five tapered powder-coated angled shafts ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Windfall Series No 06 - smooth, polished, natural wood abstract carved sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This series of eight abstract sculptures by Shayne Dark is made from applewood burls collected from apple orchards in Prince Edward County. "Many of the local apple orchardists were ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Tangled Column Red - Tall, bright, geometric abstract, coated steel sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This imposing, rich red metal sculpture by Canadian artist, Shayne Dark is part of the ‘Entangled Series’ he has worked on for years. The contemporary series began in wood, then in s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Reflections of Nature Series No 1 - reflective, steel, copper, wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Simply stunning. They shine like jewels…This is Shayne Dark’s Reflections of Nature Series. Dark’s superb sculptural work is informed by nature. This series of wall sculptures—tondos...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Windfall - playful, red, blue, yellow, black, painted, wood, standing sculptures
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
These bold sculptures by Shayne Dark are made of apple wood roots that are coated in the artist's signature primary colors in an ultra matte finish.
Poised between abstraction and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Windfall Series No 07 - smooth, polished, natural wood abstract carved sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstract sculpture from the Windfall Series by Shayne Dark is made from one of the applewood burls collected from apple orchards in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Many of the lo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Interlace – Purple
By Shayne Dark
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Shayne Dark's work results from a rhythmic and organic process involving ideas, feelings, images, formal play, and structural necessity. Every aspect of the process has the potential...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Contemporary abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary abstract sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract sculptures created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Tony Moore, Roxana Azar, Sara Fine-Wilson, and Arozarena De La Fuente. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Ceramic and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.
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