Items Similar to Double Bass
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 2
Peter KirkilesDouble Bass2024
2024
About the Item
Ed. of 3 + 1AP
American, b. 1966
Sculptor Peter Kirkiles stresses that the inspiration for his metal sculptures comes from the satisfaction of the process of fabricating a piece in a skilled manner and from his attraction to everyday objects and their relationship to humans. He finds beauty in the utilitarian tools, and objects that we may not notice in our day to day lives. By playing with their size and their proportion to human scale, he forces the viewer to examine more closely the object’s construction and its overall design importance. He has a nostalgia for well designed, well used, history laden objects.
“I’m a maker; I’m also an admirer of things well made. Over the years, I’ve chosen to make things that I love. I find the subjects of my sculpture in real life; a shoe, a camera, a clock, a ruler…made to scale, as sculpture.” –Peter Kirkiles
Kirkiles holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts and a Masters of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has exhibited nationally including a 2021 solo exhibition “At Scale” at the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Vermont. His work is held by The Shelburne Museum, The New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT and by private collectors throughout the US.
*****
Peter Kirkiles’ sculptures are visual odes to everyday objects. He is a maker’s maker, a master craftsman, a lover of well-constructed things. He has a special affinity for things well-used, that have stood the test of time and remain steadfast in their intended purpose, that bear the marks of labor and living, that contain echoes of humanity: an antique chest of drawers, a well-worn shoe, a metal whistle, all sorts of folding rules.
A highly skilled fabricator with an expertise in metalsmithing, Kirkiles’ art is deeply informed by his years of experience working at foundries where, as a young man, he learned to bring other artists’ visions to life in monumental scale, as well as by decades of traveling the country restoring and conserving works of art as part of an expert team of art conservators and materials scientists. At home in his own studio, Kirkiles does everything by hand, from design concept to bronze casting, from carving, molding, and welding, to patina and pedestal. He revels in the process, and it is this love of making that brings his work to life, each sculpture an homage to the original maker of the object that inspired it, or sometimes to the person who used the object itself. Such is the case with Kirkiles’ 3-foot-tall bronze and steel sculpture titled Calder’s Pliers, which is a tribute to fellow artist Alexander Calder’s favorite tool for creating his world-renowned mobile sculptures.
While one may look at some of Kirkiles’s work—such as an absurdly large, wall-mounted whistle made of bronze with a wood burl—and think of pop art, or encounter one of his life-size folding rules that seems to be posed mid-stride and think of abstract figuration, Kirkiles maintains that it is a fidelity to the original object and its specific characteristics that is the raison d’etre of his work. Devoid of their function, the objects that inspire the artist are recreated as pure form, elevated as art, forcing the viewer to consider them anew. Kirkiles’ sculptures often evoke nostalgia for simpler times, or memories of a similarly beloved object. They question our relationships with the things we own, especially utilitarian items, and call us to a greater awareness of the material culture that comprises our personal worlds. What beauty can be found in a single shoe that cannot be worn, a dresser with only a façade of drawers, a train car that cannot transport, or a ruler whose measurements are wholly inaccurate? For Peter Kirkiles, the answer is contained within his art.
- Creator:Peter Kirkiles (1966, American)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 82 in (208.28 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU18114911942
About the Seller
4.7
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1986
1stDibs seller since 2013
169 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: New York, NY
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All36 Foot Aluminum Rule
Located in Greenwich, CT
American, b. 1966
Sculptor Peter Kirkiles stresses that the inspiration for his metal sculptures comes from the satisfaction of the process of fabricating a piece in a skilled manne...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Sentinel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Peter Kirkiles Biography
American, b. 1966
Sculptor Peter Kirkiles stresses that the inspiration for his metal sculptures comes from the satisfaction of the process of fabricating a piece in a skilled manner and from his attraction to everyday objects and their relationship to humans. He finds beauty in the utilitarian tools, and objects that we may not notice in our day to day lives. By playing with their size and their proportion to human scale, he forces the viewer to examine more closely the object’s construction and its overall design importance. He has a nostalgia for well designed, well used, history laden objects.
“I’m a maker; I’m also an admirer of things well made. Over the years, I’ve chosen to make things that I love. I find the subjects of my sculpture in real life; a shoe, a camera, a clock, a ruler…made to scale, as sculpture.” –Peter Kirkiles
Kirkiles holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts and a Masters of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has exhibited nationally including a 2021 solo exhibition “At Scale” at the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Vermont. His work is held by The Shelburne Museum, The New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT and by private collectors throughout the US.
*****
Peter Kirkiles’ sculptures are visual odes to everyday objects. He is a maker’s maker, a master craftsman, a lover of well-constructed things. He has a special affinity for things well-used, that have stood the test of time and remain steadfast in their intended purpose, that bear the marks of labor and living, that contain echoes of humanity: an antique chest of drawers, a well-worn...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
$85,000
Backwards Rule
Located in Greenwich, CT
Peter Kirkiles Biography
American, b. 1966
Sculptor Peter Kirkiles stresses that the inspiration for his metal sculptures comes from the satisfaction of the process of fabricating a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gulliver II, study
Located in Greenwich, CT
American, b. 1966
Sculptor Peter Kirkiles stresses that the inspiration for his metal sculptures comes from the satisfaction of the process of fabricating a piece in a skilled manne...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hold the Line
By Jim Rennert
Located in Greenwich, CT
Edition of 9
Suitable for outdoors.
Renowned for his suited everyman character, Jim Rennert’s sculptures have graced the New York City streetscape for over a decade as public art in...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Sentinel II, study
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique
Peter Kirkiles Biography
American, b. 1966
Sculptor Peter Kirkiles stresses that the inspiration for his metal sculptures comes from the satisfaction of the process of fabri...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
You May Also Like
Large Arch by Yann Guillon - Semi-abstract bronze sculpture, smooth forms, dark
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Large Arch is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 40 × 25 × 15 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 5.9 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a limi...
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Troyano - Bronze Trojan Figure Posed Holding a Gun, Verdigris Patina, Steel Base
By Jesus Curia Perez
Located in Chicago, IL
Jesús Curiá Perez
Troyano
bronze and methacrylate
29.50h x 7.50w x 7.50d in
74.93h x 19.05w x 19.05d cm
JCP058
Jesús Curiá's sculptures arouse something more than purely aesthetic p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Observant, by Allan Houser, bronze, sculpture, limited edition, blanketed figure
By Allan Houser
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Observant, by Allan Houser, bronze, sculpture, limited edition, blanketed figure
GLENN GREEN GALLERIES' LONG ASSOCIATION WITH ALLAN HOUSER
Allan Houser was represented by Glenn Gre...
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture Zig Zag One of a Kind Made in France
By Eric de Dormael
Located in Paris, FR
Zig Zag by Eric de Dormael, Galerie Negropontes in Paris, France. One of a kind sculpture in bronze
Éric de Dormael is an unconventional artist, his trajectory far from the beaten t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Heartfelt
By Patrick O'Reilly
Located in Belfast, GB
This piece is entitled Heartfelt. It is a large scale outdoor sculpture. The bronze hand holds up a beautiful cracked heart. The crystalline art resin is purposely cracked using a ch...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cupric I and II, Pair of Bronze Sculptures by Catherine Lee
By Catherine Lee
Located in Long Island City, NY
This pair of bronze sculptures by Catherine Lee, from 1995, is a minimalist abstract that would work well in any contemporary space.
Artist:...
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Metal Fold Sculpture
Thinker Wood Sculpture
Metal Bear Sculpture
Large Bronze Bear
Tall Sculpture Pedestal
Ruler Wood
Car Bronze Sculpture
Large Bronze Bear Sculpture
Large Tall Dresser
Gold Travel Clock
Used Clock Tools
3 Drawers Burl
Tall Wall Clock
Boston Clock
Folded Steel Wall Sculpture
Folding Ruler
Antique Tall Chest Dresser
Folding Travel Clock