Gino Miles Abstract Sculptures
American, b. 1952
Working in both monumental and small dimensions since the 1970s, sculptor Gino Miles (b. 1952) is inspired primarily by 20th Century European masters such as Moore, Brancusi, Archipenko, and Marini. Gino distills his love of the classical figure and objects found in nature, working with a sparse and contemporary language that embodies tranquility. Stripped of an overt narrative, Miles’ abstract forms achieve a poetic harmony of man and nature, with subtle references to both the human form and ancient cultures.
Gino Miles became interested in painting and sculpture in the early 1970s at the University of Northern Colorado, where he also earned a Master of Arts degree in Sculpture. He studied at università per i stranieri in Perugia, Italy, and at the accademia di belle arti in Florence, Italy. He lived in Italy for ten years in the 1970’s and 1980’s. A profound love of teaching inspired Miles to help establish Italart, a school for American and German students in the Chianti region outside Florence. After many years of study and work in Europe, the artist and his wife returned to the US and settled in Santa Fe, NM, where they raised three children.
EDUCATION 1972 Universita per i Stranieri in Perugia, Italy
1974 Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, University of Northern Colorado
1976 Accademia di Belle Arti, Florence, Italy
1979 Master of Arts, Sculpture, University of Northern Coloradoto
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Artist: Gino Miles
Tempest
By Gino Miles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
overall dimension 96 x 28 x 28 inches
sculpture measures 80 x 28 x 28 inches and base is 16 x 16 x 16 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Gino Miles Abstract Sculptures
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Bronze
Fandango
By Gino Miles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bronze sculpture 102 x 85 x 85 inches on 16 x 48 x 48 inch base
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gino Miles Abstract Sculptures
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Bronze
Cyclone
By Gino Miles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
46 x 32 x 32 inch bronze sculpture on 32 x 16 x 16 inch black granite base
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Gino Miles Abstract Sculptures
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Bronze
Obsession
By Gino Miles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Suitable for Outdoor placement
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Stainless Steel
Nurture
By Gino Miles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bronze knot sculpture
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Gino Miles Abstract Sculptures
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Bronze
"C" Abstract Sculpture in Stainless Steel Metal by Gino Miles
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"C" by Gino Miles
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