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R. Clark Ellis Art

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Robert Clarke Ellis holds an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. He began his career as a Sculpture Technician/ Instructor at NSCAD before completing a B.Ed. from Queen’s University. Ellis had a successful career as a high school Art and Welding teacher. He has been able to sculpt full time in his own studio for several years. Ellis’ work integrates abstract figures that reference common events and/or conversations designed to become a starting point for the viewer’s reflection. His work has been exhibited and held in private collections in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Michigan.
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Facetime - tall, colourful, abstracted figures, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Facetime - tall, colourful, abstracted figures, aluminum outdoor sculpture

Facetime - tall, colourful, abstracted figures, aluminum outdoor sculpture

By R. Clark Ellis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Colourful. Engaging. Minimalist. Theatrical. That describes the work of Robert Clarke-Ellis. The Toronto sculptor creates accessible pieces that although playful in form often speak ...

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2010s Contemporary R. Clark Ellis Art

Materials

Metal

Reflection - contemporary, abstract figurative, steel outdoor sculpture
Reflection - contemporary, abstract figurative, steel outdoor sculpture

Reflection - contemporary, abstract figurative, steel outdoor sculpture

By R. Clark Ellis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This outdoor abstract figurative steel sculpture is by Robert Clarke Ellis. The Canadian artist explores universal themes in his work that are inspired by life’s challenges, choices...

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2010s Contemporary R. Clark Ellis Art

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Ghost Dance - minimalist, abstracted figures, steel outdoor sculpture
Ghost Dance - minimalist, abstracted figures, steel outdoor sculpture

Ghost Dance - minimalist, abstracted figures, steel outdoor sculpture

By R. Clark Ellis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This abstract outdoor sculpture is figurative and minimalist in form. In this engaging abstract sculpture by Robert Clarke-Ellis, two figures appear to dance together. White painte...

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2010s Contemporary R. Clark Ellis Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Red, Yellow and Blue - minimalist, abstract, powder-coated steel sculpture
Red, Yellow and Blue - minimalist, abstract, powder-coated steel sculpture

Red, Yellow and Blue - minimalist, abstract, powder-coated steel sculpture

By R. Clark Ellis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This outdoor abstract figurative steel sculpture is by Robert Clarke-Ellis. The engaging, theatrical and colourful work of Robert Clarke-Ellis has found an audience in both Canada a...

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2010s Contemporary R. Clark Ellis Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Bravado II - playful, abstracted figure, laser cut steel outdoor sculpture
Bravado II - playful, abstracted figure, laser cut steel outdoor sculpture

Bravado II - playful, abstracted figure, laser cut steel outdoor sculpture

By R. Clark Ellis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

In this dramatic abstract sculpture by Robert Clarke Ellis a silhouette of a figure, broad chest puffed up in confidence, strides boldly forward towards the viewer. Constructed of la...

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2010s Contemporary R. Clark Ellis Art

Materials

Steel

Glance Dance III - tall, abstracted figures, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Glance Dance III - tall, abstracted figures, aluminum outdoor sculpture

Glance Dance III - tall, abstracted figures, aluminum outdoor sculpture

By R. Clark Ellis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Two minimalist human-like forms appear to be dancing—their elongated shapes entwined; their ‘faces’ glancing towards one another. This is Robert Clarke-Ellis’s work. His abstract scu...

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2010s Contemporary R. Clark Ellis Art

Materials

Metal

X-Y - tall, minimalist, abstracted figures, painted steel outdoor sculpture
X-Y - tall, minimalist, abstracted figures, painted steel outdoor sculpture

X-Y - tall, minimalist, abstracted figures, painted steel outdoor sculpture

By R. Clark Ellis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Bold, clean lines and vivid colours attract the viewer’s eye to this minimalist sculpture by Robert Clarke-Ellis. The Toronto artist creates expressive pieces forged out of steel. Th...

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2010s Contemporary R. Clark Ellis Art

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