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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
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...

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2010s John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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...

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2010s John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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...

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2010s John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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...

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2010s John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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...

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2010s John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

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...

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2010s John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Rylee
Rylee

John PetreyRylee, 2021

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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

Leah
Leah

John PetreyLeah, 2021

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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

Genevieve
Genevieve

John PetreyGenevieve, 2016

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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

'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...

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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

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.

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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

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...

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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

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.

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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

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.

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2010s Contemporary John Petrey Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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Tricia

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Located in Kansas City, MO

John Petrey (American) Title: Tricia 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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Located in Kansas City, MO

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"Alyssa" John Petrey Life Size Aluminum Dress Sculpture Red Silver Black

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Located in Rye, NY

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John Petrey figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic John Petrey figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative sculptures 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 figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Sharon Loper, Kevin Box, and Giuseppe Palumbo. John Petrey figurative sculptures 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.