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John Petrey Art

American, b. 1958
Garment-themed sculpture, John Petrey is a visual artist who fuses the symbolism of his 50's and 60's childhood memories with everyday materials. His whimsical and often vintage style offers complex art pieces that beg to be studied and pondered. His work ethic, drive and unique work have brought him success as a dress sculptor in a class of his own. In the past 12 years, John's garment-themed sculptured apparel has become well-known nationally. He has work in private, public and corporate collections and is represented by 10 galleries throughout the US. Born in the late 50's, his art influence originates from the tv shows and movies.
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Artist: John Petrey
Claire

Claire

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

For more than two decades, artist John Petrey has created dynamic sculptures from everyday materials and objects—tin, bottle caps, aluminum cans, plastic forks, yardsticks, and the l...

Category

2010s John Petrey Art

Materials

Copper

Piper

Piper

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

For more than two decades, artist John Petrey has created dynamic sculptures from everyday materials and objects—tin, bottle caps, aluminum cans, plastic forks, yardsticks, and the l...

Category

2010s John Petrey Art

Materials

Copper

Shaman
Shaman

Shaman

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

John Petrey’s Shaman is a striking mixed-media sculpture that merges mythology, ritual, and contemporary artistry. The figure wears a robe of richly patterned patchwork, assembled fr...

Category

2010s Conceptual John Petrey Art

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Fabric, Found Objects, Mixed Media

Madison

Madison

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

For more than two decades, artist John Petrey has created dynamic sculptures from everyday materials and objects—tin, bottle caps, aluminum cans, plastic forks, yardsticks, and the l...

Category

2010s John Petrey Art

Materials

Copper

Faith

Faith

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

For more than two decades, artist John Petrey has created dynamic sculptures from everyday materials and objects—tin, bottle caps, aluminum cans, plastic forks, yardsticks, and the l...

Category

2010s John Petrey Art

Materials

Metal

Keith

Keith

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

For more than two decades, artist John Petrey has created dynamic sculptures from everyday materials and objects—tin, bottle caps, aluminum cans, plastic forks, yardsticks, and the l...

Category

2010s John Petrey Art

Materials

Metal

Ella

Ella

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

For more than two decades, artist John Petrey has created dynamic sculptures from everyday materials and objects—tin, bottle caps, aluminum cans, plastic forks, yardsticks, and the l...

Category

2010s John Petrey Art

Materials

Metal

Rylee
Rylee

John PetreyRylee, 2021

Price Upon Request

Rylee

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

The sculpture, "Rylee", is an artistic take on the 1960's shirtwaist dress. Made with plastic educational building pieces with repurposed aluminum disks.

Category

2010s Contemporary John Petrey Art

Materials

Enamel

Leah
Leah

John PetreyLeah, 2021

Price Upon Request

Leah

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

Born in 1958, in Southern California, an only child to self employed parents, John spent many afternoons watching television and movies portraying perfect people, in perfect families...

Category

2010s Contemporary John Petrey Art

Materials

Enamel

Genevieve
Genevieve

John PetreyGenevieve, 2016

Price Upon Request

Genevieve

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

From Petrey's Dress Series, Genevieve is a life size sculpture made of red dye oxide patina copper and cast resin. The dimensions are 70"Tx37"Wx64"D.

Category

2010s Contemporary John Petrey Art

Materials

Metal

'Harper' Mixed Media, Found Object Sculpture of a Red and Orange Dress
'Harper' Mixed Media, Found Object Sculpture of a Red and Orange Dress

'Harper' Mixed Media, Found Object Sculpture of a Red and Orange Dress

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

The sculpture, "Harper", is an artistic take on the 1960's shirtwaist dress and is made from enamel painted aluminum with a red bottle cap bodice. Dimensions are 26" T x 16" W x 16...

Category

2010s Contemporary John Petrey Art

Materials

Enamel

'Nicole' Mixed Media Sculpture Using Found Materials
'Nicole' Mixed Media Sculpture Using Found Materials

'Nicole' Mixed Media Sculpture Using Found Materials

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

"Nicole" is an artistic take on the 1960's shirtwaist dress incorporating enamel embossed aluminum + steel bottle cap bodice.

Category

2010s Contemporary John Petrey Art

Materials

Enamel

'Megumi' Mixed Media Sculpture Featuring Found Objects
'Megumi' Mixed Media Sculpture Featuring Found Objects

'Megumi' Mixed Media Sculpture Featuring Found Objects

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

Megumi is part of John Petrey's "The Dress Series" and is a life size sculpture. It is constructed from textured copper with a blue oxide patina, vintage aluminum service station si...

Category

2010s Contemporary John Petrey Art

Materials

Metal, Copper

'Danika' Mixed Media Sculpture Featuring Found Objects
'Danika' Mixed Media Sculpture Featuring Found Objects

'Danika' Mixed Media Sculpture Featuring Found Objects

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

From Petrey's Dress Series, Danika features a red, orange, yellow and black painted license plates, with a black bottle cap bodice.

Category

2010s Contemporary John Petrey Art

Materials

Metal

'Merida' Mixed Media Sculpturing Using Found Materials
'Merida' Mixed Media Sculpturing Using Found Materials

'Merida' Mixed Media Sculpturing Using Found Materials

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

From Petrey's Dress Series, Merida is a life size sculpture and is made out of blue, green and Silver patina copper and steel.

Category

2010s Contemporary John Petrey Art

Materials

Metal

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John Petrey art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic John Petrey art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Petrey in metal, mixed media, enamel 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 John Petrey art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Deborah Ballard, Gail Folwell, and Stephanie Lanter. John Petrey art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $39,000, while the average work can sell for $7,300.

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