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Contemporary Figurative 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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Contemporary
"Tallgrass" - UV inks printed on acrylic hand formed & etched
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ink, Acrylic Polymer

"Yucca and Moth" - hand etched and hand formed acrylic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

"Reflections of a Sunset" mirror and neon acrylic hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Mirror

"Half Seat" - UV inks printed on acrylic hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ink, Acrylic Polymer

"Rodeo Ben" - UV inks printed on acrylic hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Mirror

"Mud" - UV inks printed on acrylic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ink, Acrylic Polymer

NO WINGS TO FLY (SCULPTURE)
Located in Aventura, FL
Sculpture made of mixed media, vinyl & crystal glass. Printed artist signature and edition on underside of the feet. From the edition of 888. Original box included. Certificate o...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media, Vinyl

"The Neon Desert" - UV inks printed on neon acrylic- hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ink, Acrylic Polymer

"Territory" - UV inks printed on acrylic hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Ink

"Tack Room Wall" - UV inks printed on acrylic hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ink, Acrylic Polymer

"Mirror" - mirror and neon acrylic hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic Polymer

Lovers
Located in Greenwich, CT
bronze with silver nitrate patina Executed in 1992; this example is one of ten artist's proofs aside from the numbered edition of 25, published by Artists Space. Tom Otterness was ...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Birds & Chickens Totem - Ceramic Sculpture for Outdoor Garden or Indoor
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

The Guardian, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Long fascinated by the brilliant spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, Richard MacDonald has brought sculptures to life that have the intrigue, allure and beauty that has made Cirque du Soleil an international phenomenon. He is the first and only sculptor given behind-the-scenes access to Cirque du Soleil, allowing him to capture the beauty, athleticism and spirit of the performers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"California Dreamin"- UV inks printed on acrylic & hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ink, Acrylic Polymer

"Electric Pony 2" - frosted and fluorescent acrylic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

"Electric Pony 1" - frosted and fluorescent acrylic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

"Chaps" - UV inks printed on acrylic hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ink, Acrylic Polymer

"Baby Blue" - hand formed acrylic & etched
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

Freedom Bird Vase - Clay Sculpture - One of a kind by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Functional Art Sculpture one of a kind by Marc Zimmerman Freedom Bird Vase - Clay Sculpture This whimsical clay sculpture, created by the talented artist Marc Zimmerman, stands o...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Glaze

Inverted Portrait with dog and Setting Sun
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Hirst Dots (White)" Limited Edition Hand Painted Spray Can
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Hirst Dots (White)" is a numbered limited edition hand painted spray can by Mr Brainwash from the 2020 Classic Spray Can Collection. Measures approximately 2.5" x 7.5".
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spray Paint

F. Soriano 39 Women Iron Garden coontemporary steel esculpture
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
"Quimeres "original steel unic piece sculpture Sculpture by the Spanish artist FERRAN SORIANO Artist well known for his large format works on the street. Iron and Steel Ferran Sori...
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Clay Totem Sculpture: Bridging Worlds with Animal, Human, & Ancient Symbols
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Dive into the whimsical realm of mystique with this utterly enchanting totem. Crafted with meticulous detail, this...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood, Glaze

Amancio Man Fish Ladron de perlas III" original bronze iron sculpture
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Sculpture by the Spanish artist AMANCIO GONZALEZ bronze. Series limited to 25 copies Fantastic piece of art representing Spanish sculpture Very popular artist in Europe and Latin Ame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

"Hirst Dots (Pink)" Limited Edition Hand Painted Spray Can
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Hirst Dots (Pink)" is a numbered limited edition hand painted spray can by Mr Brainwash from the 2020 Classic Spray Can Collection. Measures approximately 2.5" x 7.5".
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spray Paint

Tellina, Fiber Glass Sculpture by Elisabeth Cibot
Located in Pasadena, CA
Born in 1960 in a family of artists collecting the bronzes of the Italian Renaissance, the sculpture has always been part of the environment of Elisabeth Cibot. She finds it again wi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Joel Urruty - Raven, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Wood, steel, pigment As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual la...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Chicken Bowl - Clay Sculpture - One of a kind by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Functional Art Sculpture one of a kind by Marc Zimmerman Chicken Bowl - Rooster - Clay Sculpture This whimsical clay sculpture, created by the talented artist Marc Zimmerman, stand...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Glaze

Grand Bear
Located in Denver, CO
Wendy Klemperer was born in 1958 in Boston, MA. Raised in Cambridge and Watertown, she was most able to explore her passion for animals and nature during summers spent at her grandmo...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Animal Totem - Ceramic Sculpture for Garden or Indoor by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

"Art Is Not a Crime (Chrome Pink)" Limited Edition Resin Sculpture
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Art Is Not a Crime (Chrome Pink)" is a limited edition resin sculpture by Mr. Brainwash, numbered and hand signed by the artist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Measures appro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

USE WHAT IS DOMINANT IN A CULTURE TO CHANGE IT: Signed glass bowl Whitney Museum
Located in New York, NY
Jenny Holzer USE WHAT IS DOMINANT IN A CULTURE TO CHANGE IT, 2003 Hand Blown Glass Bowl 4 × 10 × 10 inches Edition 68/200 Signed and numbered 68/200 on the underside with Holzer's in...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Engraving

Origins, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald has always been intrigued by opposites and he has the range to be able to create both sculptures of delicate, archetypal femininity and powerful, athletic masculini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Oceanic Essence: Ancient Face & Fish Symbol by Marc Zimmerman - Totem Sculpture
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Step into the enchanting world of Marc Zimmerman's clay totem sculpture, where ancient mystique meets the vibrant ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood, Glaze

Large Large Garden Totem - Glazed Ceramic Statue by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This Totem by Marc Zimmerman is currently on display at Earthbound Farm, nestled in California's Carmel Valley. -- "My natural flow with clay stems from my first artistic passion; p...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Blue Ceramic Totem - Tall Sculpture for Garden and Indoor by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

The Laughers (Version 1)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Totem - Ceramic Sculpture for Outdoor Garden and Indoors
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Fish Ceramic Totem - Tall Sculpture for Garden and Indoor by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

"Be My Guest", Figurative Porcelain Sculpture, Dynamic Composition, Glaze
Located in St. Louis, MO
The ceramic sculptures of SunKoo Yuh are composed of tight groupings of various forms including plants, animals, fish, and human figures. While Korean art, Buddhism, and Confucian be...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Glaze

Totem - Ceramic Sculpture - Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Inverted Portrait with Setting Sun (Version 2)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Totem - Ceramic Sculpture by Marc Zimmerman for Outdoor Garden and Indoors
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Inverted Still life with Plaid Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Flock of 3 13/250
Located in Napa, CA
Giuseppe Palumbo’s whimsical, anthropomorphic sculptures delve into the human psyche through irony, wit, and humor. By applying classical techniques to his contemporary subjects, Pal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Inverted Still life with Ceramic Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Laugher with Fluxed Landscape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Inverted Portrait with Momento Mori
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Inverted Portrait with Landscape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled (ornate frame)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Totem - Ceramic Sculpture by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Ceramic Totem Sculpture for Indoor by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Dive into the whimsical realm of mystique with this utterly enchanting totem. Crafted with meticulous detail, this...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood, Glaze

Outdoor Garden Totem - Glazed Ceramic Sculpture by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This Totem by Marc Zimmerman is currently on display at Earthbound Farm, nestled in California's Carmel Valley. -- "My natural flow with clay stems from my first artistic passion; p...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Large Garden Totem - Glazed Ceramic Sculpture by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This Totem by Marc Zimmerman is currently on display at Earthbound Farm, nestled in California's Carmel Valley. -- "My natural flow with clay stems from my first artistic passion; p...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

"Art Is Not a Crime (Chrome Blue)" Limited Edition Resin Sculpture
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Art Is Not a Crime (Chrome Blue)" is a limited edition resin sculpture by Mr. Brainwash, numbered and hand signed by the artist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Measures appro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

"Gold Rush (White)" Limited Edition Hand Painted Spray Can
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Gold Rush (White)" is a numbered limited edition hand painted spray can by Mr Brainwash from the 2020 Classic Spray Can Collection. Measures approximately 2.5" x 7.5".
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spray Paint

Untitled MM9, silhouette, pattern, textile, icon, gold, blue, red
Located in New York, NY
printed fabric, thread, sequins and ink ARTIST STATEMENT: ICONS I work on an intimate scale, creating delicate, hand-stitched images of imposing, dazzling, iconic women. They are ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Thread, Sequins

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