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John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

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
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.
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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Rylee
Rylee
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...
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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Leah
Leah
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.
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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Genevieve
Genevieve
Price Upon Request
'Nora' Mixed Media Sculpture Using Found Objects
By John Petrey
Located in Rye, NY
60” tall - Vintage Bead Board, Tiffany Green Patina Textured Copper
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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

'Mason' Mixed Media Sculpture Using Found Materials
By John Petrey
Located in Rye, NY
27” tall - Blue Painted Bottle Caps, White & Red textured copper
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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

'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...
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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

'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.
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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

'Nathan' Mixed Media Sculpture Featuring Found Objects
By John Petrey
Located in Rye, NY
27” tall - Yellow Painted Bottle Caps, White Textured Copper
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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

'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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper

'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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

'Fushidara' Figurative Sculpture Using Found Materials
By John Petrey
Located in Rye, NY
From Petrey's Dress Series, Fushidara features a vintage feed store sign, aged aluminum and steel.
Category

2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

'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.
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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

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Sophia
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Abigail
By John Petrey
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Petrey (American) Title: Abigail Medium: Mixed media, sculpture Dimensions: 27 x 15 x 15 inches Signed by artist John Petrey is a sculptor who creates works ranging from small table-top sculptures to large scale public art that hints at both Pop Art and the Avant Garde. Petrey reimagines the figure with his series of metal dresses that hearkens back to the sculptural objects of Claes Oldenburg. His contemporary wall sculptures are reminiscent of Frank Stella in the patterning and interlocking nature of the components though the organic shapes defy the clean lines and geometry associated with Minimalism. Mixed media, sculpture, avante garde, pop art, John McHale...
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"Alyssa" John Petrey Life Size Aluminum Dress Sculpture Red Silver Black
By John Petrey
Located in Rye, NY
Born as only child in Southern California in 1958, John spent many afternoons watching television shows and movies that portrayed perfect people, in perfect families, living in a per...
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Metal

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