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Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Detail of Dream' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Detail of a Dream' is a freestanding abstract sculpture from the Thought-Particle series, designed as a "thought filter" to enhance the artistic process. Crafted and precisely cut f...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Tectonic Dream' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Tectonic Dream," part of Charles Splady's Dream Series, is a steel sculpture that delves into the concept of negative or absent landscapes. The piece embodies an exploration of pres...
Category
2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Imaginary Friend' by Gudrun Thompson
By Gudrun Thompson
Located in Oakland, CA
About 'Imaginary Friend' in Gudrun's words: This piece derives from the sing-song nineteenth century nursery rhyme that begins, “A-tisket, a-tasket, a green and yellow basket. I wrot...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Lucid Dream' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Lucid Dream," part of Charles Splady's Dream Series, is a steel sculpture that delves into the concept of negative or absent landscapes. The piece embodies an exploration of presenc...
Category
2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Thought Filter' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Thought Filter' is a freestanding abstract sculpture from the Thought-Particle series, designed as a filter to enhance the artistic process. Crafted and precisely cut from steel, th...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Mother Basket' by Gudrun Thompson
By Gudrun Thompson
Located in Oakland, CA
About 'Mother Basket' in Gudrun's words: We expect so much from our mothers, but often they are too tired and ill equipped to give us anywhere near the love we crave. Instead of bein...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Steel Sculpture 'Hypathia' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Hypathia" is a contemporary sculpture by artist Charles Splady, handcrafted from steel and iron as part of a series depicting Greek philosophers. The sculpture captures the essence ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Timeless Seer' by Tori Hermes
By Tori Hermes
Located in Oakland, CA
Timeless Seer captures the essence of the Ibis, revered for its wisdom and enigmatic presence. With an elegantly elongated beak and serene expression, this bronze sculpture stands as...
Category
2010s American Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Offertory Dish' by Alexander Yoshikawa
By Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
Offertory Dish serves as a poignant reminder of the cost of giving parts of ourselves to darker impulses in pursuit of power. This piece symbolizes the consequences of seeking gain t...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Resilience' by Jess Nguyen
By Jess Nguyen
Located in Oakland, CA
‘Resilience’ serves as a gentle reminder of the power of grounding ourselves through breath, even in the darkest times. With each deep inhale, we invite hope, and with every exhale, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Unexpected Outcomes' by Jess Nguyen
By Jess Nguyen
Located in Oakland, CA
‘Unexpected Outcomes’ captures the essence of life’s unpredictability, serving as a reminder that while we may try to control our paths, life often surprises us with unexpected twist...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Still Alive' by Jess Nguyen
By Jess Nguyen
Located in Oakland, CA
'Still Alive' serves as a poignant reminder to recognize and cherish the beauty that surrounds us in the natural world. Often overlooked, this beauty has the power to inspire and sus...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Manifestations' by Jess Nguyen
By Jess Nguyen
Located in Oakland, CA
'Manifestations' serves as a powerful reminder that anything is possible. Each branching form symbolizes growth and the endless potential for new thoughts, ideas, or realities to tak...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Branching Timelines' by Jess Nguyen
By Jess Nguyen
Located in Oakland, CA
Branching Timelines draws inspiration from the resilience of the natural world, offering a profound metaphor for humanity’s ability to endure and adapt through times of adversity. Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Cast Bronze Sculpture 'Brushes of the Artist #10' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Brushes of the Artist' is a series in which each brush, carefully molded and cast in bronze, symbolizes years of creative work in Charles Splady's studio. These once-functional tool...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Seed #3' by Alexander Yoshikawa
By Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
The "Seed Series" by Alexander Yoshikawa explores the growth of ideas, especially those that begin as small, potentially destructive thoughts and spiral outward, impacting everything...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Seed #2' by Alexander Yoshikawa
By Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
The "Seed Series" by Alexander Yoshikawa explores the growth of ideas, especially those that begin as small, potentially destructive thoughts and spiral outward, impacting everything...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Seed #1' by Alexander Yoshikawa
By Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
The "Seed Series" by Alexander Yoshikawa explores the growth of ideas, especially those that begin as small, potentially destructive thoughts and spiral outward, impacting everything...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Contemporary Cast Bronze Sculpture 'Brushes of the Artist #12' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Brushes of the Artist' is a series in which each brush, carefully molded and cast in bronze, symbolizes years of creative work in Charles Splady's studio. These once-functional tool...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Cast Bronze Sculpture 'Brushes of the Artist #4' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Brushes of the Artist' is a series in which each brush, carefully molded and cast in bronze, symbolizes years of creative work in Charles Splady's studio. These once-functional tool...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Cast Bronze Sculpture 'Brushes of the Artist #6' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Brushes of the Artist' is a series in which each brush, carefully molded and cast in bronze, symbolizes years of creative work in Charles Splady's studio. These once-functional tool...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Steel Sculpture 'Epicurus' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Epicurus" is a contemporary sculpture by artist Charles Splady, handcrafted from steel and iron as part of a series depicting Greek philosophers. The sculpture captures the essence ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Contemporary Cast Bronze Sculpture 'Brushes of the Artist #11' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Brushes of the Artist' is a series in which each brush, carefully molded and cast in bronze, symbolizes years of creative work in Charles Splady's studio. These once-functional tool...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Cast Bronze Sculpture, 'Brushes of the Artist #3' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Brushes of the Artist' is a series in which each brush, carefully molded and cast in bronze, symbolizes years of creative work in Charles Splady's studio. These once-functional tool...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Artist Microscope' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Artist Microscope' is an abstract sculpture crafted from bronze and copper, embodying the unique perspective of an artist. Featuring removable and movable components, this interacti...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Iron Women' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Iron Women' simplifies the essence of the female figure, distilling its form into an elegant, abstract design. Handcrafted from cut steel, this freestanding sculpture is both bold a...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Eye of Perception' by Tori Hermes
By Tori Hermes
Located in Oakland, CA
Eye of Perception is a celebration of the transformative power of awareness and perspective. While perception is the only reality we will ever truly know, it is often overlooked and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Munnin’s Burial Boat' by Gudrun Thompson
By Gudrun Thompson
Located in Oakland, CA
‘Muninn’s Burial Boat’ draws inspiration from Norse mythology, embodying the stories of Odin’s pet ravens, Muninn (memory) and Huginn (thought), who flew across the world to bring ba...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Bronze Wall Sculpture, 'Notional Generator'
By Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
Notional Generator marks the first in the Idea Machines series, a collection exploring the abstract process of thought generation. This bronze wall sculpture, crafted through the los...
Category
2010s American Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Iron Altar' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Iron Altar' is a freestanding abstract sculpture from the Thought-Particle series, designed as a "thought filter" to enhance the artistic process. Crafted and precisely cut from ste...
Category
2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Portal Mirror' by Tori Hermes
By Tori Hermes
Located in Oakland, CA
‘Portal Mirror’ invites us to look beyond the surface, acting as more than a mirror—it is a portal to introspection, encouraging a journey back to our authentic selves. This piece is...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Slice' by Alexander Yoshikawa
By Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
Like an ancient artifact unearthed from a forgotten tomb, ‘Slice’ draws viewers into a realm of speculation and mystery. Its enigmatic form, evocative of weathered ruins or skeletal remains, invites contemplation on the transient nature of existence and the enduring legacy of human achievement. This handcrafted cast bronze sculpture balances...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Dream Accelerator' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Dream Accelerator' is a freestanding abstract sculpture from the Thought-Particle series, designed as a "thought filter" to enhance the artistic process. Crafted and precisely cut f...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Contemporary Abstract Copper Sculpture, 'Nucleus 2' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Nucleus 2' is a small yet potent sculpture from Charles Splady’s Energy Center series, designed as an artistic generator to evoke and concentrate creative energy. Handcrafted from c...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Bronze Wall Sculpture, 'Oni Mask' by Alexander Yoshikawa
By Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
"Oni Mask" reflects Alexander Yoshikawa's Japanese heritage, inspired by the protective symbolism of traditional Oni masks. Handcrafted in bronze using the lo...
Category
2010s American Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Timeless Seer' by Tori Hermes
By Tori Hermes
Located in Oakland, CA
Timeless Seer captures the essence of the Ibis, revered for its wisdom and enigmatic presence. With an elegantly elongated beak and serene expression, this bronze sculpture stands as...
Category
2010s American Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Aurvandill’s Toe Basket' by Gudrun Thompson
By Gudrun Thompson
Located in Oakland, CA
Part of Gudrun Thompson’s Basket Series, Aurvandill’s Toe Basket draws inspiration from the Norse myth where Thor carries Aurvandill across the frozen Elivagar Rivers, eventually cas...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Nucleus 1' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Nucleus 1" is a small yet potent sculpture from Charles Splady’s Energy Center series, designed as an artistic generator to evoke and concentrate creative energy. Handcrafted from b...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Eye am My Own Ship' by Tori Hermes
By Tori Hermes
Located in Oakland, CA
"Eye Am My Own Ship" reflects the powerful journey of self-actualization, inviting viewers to break free from the illusion of living by others’ expectations. At its center, a mirror-...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Section' by Alexander Yoshikawa
By Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
"Section" is a powerful exploration of the delicate balance between the known and the unknowable. This handcrafted cast bronze sculpture invites viewers to embrace the mysteries just...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Slant' by Alexander Yoshikawa
By Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
"Slant" is a captivating exploration of the unknown, evoking the essence of a forgotten civilization. Its textured, undulating bronze surfaces suggest the erosion of time, while the mirror-polished planes create a dynamic contrast that invites reflection. This handcrafted cast bronze sculpture balances...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Edge of a Dream' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Edge of a Dream," part of Charles Splady's Dream Series, is a steel sculpture that delves into the concept of negative or absent landscapes. The piece embodies an exploration of pre...
Category
2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Easel of Enlightenment' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
This freestanding steel sculpture is part of Charles Splady’s Easel Series, a body of work that reinterprets fine art perspectives through industrial materials and sculptural form. H...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Solar Template' by Charles Splady
By Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Solar Template" is part of Charles Splady's sculptural series inspired by the portals created by sunlight. This freestanding abstract piece, crafted from cut steel, features a strik...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
