Craig Robb

Artist Statement

My objective as an artist on a base level is to create an object of beauty that is pleasing to the eye yet has a depth to it that makes one think about what they are seeing.  I use wood, steel and objects to create metaphorical vistas that contain messages within them that are relevant to my beliefs and viewpoints.  Yet by using objects that are laden with content or symbolism I have come to understand that not everybody sees things the same way I do.  When I present these different objects, people come to my work with different histories and stories that are relevant to them and these items.  I rely heavily on this in hopes that they create their own story or statement with each piece to make it relevant to them.

Within these sculptures I include houses, chairs, and other objects that, with their inherent symbolism, develop metaphors about issues that are important to me. Many of my ideas stem from a fascination with how things are connected, both literally and figuratively. The combination of wood and curved steel are utilized as both compositional elements and to create spaces for these objects to reside. I have always been interested in how objects function within a given space, how they occupy it and the relationships created with the other objects in that space. Because of the broad range of symbolism, these sculptures can speak on many different levels and to many different people.

Country USA

Website http://craigrobb.com/