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Paul Medina Figurative Sculptures

American, b. 1951
Paul Medina is an Oklahoma artist who has been making art for over 40 years. He has always worked in a mixed media format, saying he was “much too restless” to be confined to any one medium. Part of the joy of making art is the struggle through the unknown of materials and new tools. The main search of diverse mediums has been to find the right combination to express his concepts in the best possible way. His themes have remained constant through the years. Capturing human truths, the ether that binds us all in countless ways, has been the overriding goal of Medina’s work. Through the late seventies and on into the early nineties, Medina flourished as a gallery artist. He was represented throughout the United States; doing many one and two person shows each year. Besides the many galleries that represented Medina over the years, he also exhibited at the Oklahoma Museum of Art, The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, and the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. Throughout his commercial success, he amassed collectors from all over the world including writer Judith Blume of New York, the late actor, Robin William of San Francisco, and Yannick Noah of Paris, France to name a few. In the early nineties came a crucial period for Medina. He took a break from the gallery business and concentrated on developing a more personal approach to art making and refining his craft. This period created a body of work that continues to this day. Each piece tries to encapsulate how the artist feels about the world and the subtle emotions that we all share. Today, Medina continues to try new things, working with clay and wood and creates painting using acrylic paints and other mixed mediums. He keeps busy with numerous commissions and occasionally exhibits locally and in surrounding states. Paul Medina is mainly of Spanish and French descent. Although not raised in the traditional ethnic heritage of his ancestors, his work, in many ways, reflects the artistic traditions of those cultures. He has spent his life learning of these cultures that have, without doubt, marked his work in striking way.
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Artist: Paul Medina
'A House is Not a Home' by Paul Medina; Fired Clay, Underglaze; 18" x 47" x 1.5"
'A House is Not a Home' by Paul Medina; Fired Clay, Underglaze; 18" x 47" x 1.5"

Paul Medina'A House is Not a Home' by Paul Medina; Fired Clay, Underglaze; 18" x 47" x 1.5", 2026

$5,500

'A House is Not a Home' by Paul Medina; Fired Clay, Underglaze; 18" x 47" x 1.5"

By Paul Medina

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This sculpture by Oklahoma-based artist Paul Medina depicts a dove flying over a meadow and house. The pinkish, off-white bird is centrally placed in the disk shape that makes up the...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Medina Figurative Sculptures

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"Love Never Dies" by Paul Medina; Clay, Steel, Copper Sculpture, 48" x 12", 2026
"Love Never Dies" by Paul Medina; Clay, Steel, Copper Sculpture, 48" x 12", 2026

Paul Medina"Love Never Dies" by Paul Medina; Clay, Steel, Copper Sculpture, 48" x 12", 2026, 2026

$5,000

"Love Never Dies" by Paul Medina; Clay, Steel, Copper Sculpture, 48" x 12", 2026

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This 48" x 12" x 7" mixed media sculpture by Oklahoma-based artist Paul Medina consists of clay, steel, and copper, threaded together with nylon cord. The work utilizes elements of b...

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Paul Medina figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Paul Medina figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Paul Medina in ceramic, clay, copper 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 Paul Medina figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Paul Medina figurative sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,000 and tops out at $5,000, while the average work can sell for $5,000.