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Dean Kugler Figurative Sculptures

American, b. 1970

Dean Kugler is an artist who focuses on the beauty he finds within our species. He has always been motivated by the human figure and intricacies associated with it. There is a shared experience between the artist and the viewer that better allows the artist to convey thoughts, feelings and emotions than with any other subject matter. Additionally, Kugler uses scale and the juxtaposition of disparate elements in order to engage and challenge the viewer. He combines elements such as strength and weakness or beauty and damage to be experienced simultaneously within the same piece of work to create a tense energy. Kugler also incorporates the technical skill of tight rendering with the dynamism of abstraction to create this energy to add additional excitement and intrigue to his aesthetic.

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Artist: Dean Kugler
The Black Road: Crystal - Resin Head Sculpture with Interior Light and Tree
The Black Road: Crystal - Resin Head Sculpture with Interior Light and Tree

The Black Road: Crystal - Resin Head Sculpture with Interior Light and Tree

By Dean Kugler

Located in Chicago, IL

Dean Kugler The Black Road: Crystal, 2022 resin, steel, limestone 31h x 13w x 12d in 78.74h x 33.02w x 30.48d cm DK0044 Dean Kugler is a seasoned interdisciplinary artist, painter, ...

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This Impact - Contemporary Bronze Nude Male Sculpture in Action Pose
This Impact - Contemporary Bronze Nude Male Sculpture in Action Pose

This Impact - Contemporary Bronze Nude Male Sculpture in Action Pose

By Dean Kugler

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The beauty of the human form is captured is this dynamic bronze sculpture of a Muay Thai Fighter. Dean Kugler Ancient Art bronze 18h x 9w x 7d in 45.72h x...

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Atlas Shrugged - Greek Mythology Inspired Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base
Atlas Shrugged - Greek Mythology Inspired Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base

Atlas Shrugged - Greek Mythology Inspired Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base

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Dean Kugler Atlas Shrugged, 2024 bronze, ed. 9/12 22h x 14.50w x 16d in 55.88h x 36.83w x 40.64d cm ed. 9/12 DK0046 Dean Kugler is a seasoned interdisciplinary artist, painter, and ...

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Dean Kugler figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Dean Kugler figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Dean Kugler in bronze, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Dean Kugler figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Troy Williams, Catherine Bohrman, and Isabelle Jeandot. Dean Kugler figurative sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11,500 and tops out at $11,500, while the average work can sell for $11,500.