2011 Artist Blog - Entry #19

Captivated, Bronze on Marble Base, 14" x 8" x 5"

Balance, Bronze, 36" x 20" x 24"

Edward Eyth is a contemporary American sculptor with a huge focus on figurative art - whether drawn or sculpted in clay. Residing in central California, Edward spends his day-to-day life sculpting and drawing the human figure. Highly concentrating on gesture and movement, his works are full of energy and spirit. Edward's style ranges from naturalistic to expressionistic. The sculpt under the title of "Captivated" shows his sketchy treatment of clay now casted in bronze. The strokes of a rake tool are visible to really highlight his style as well as "lightness" of the work presented. The characters show a great sense of movement involved - Edward captures the perfect moment, freezing it in bronze. The rendering of the figures are very impressive. It can be hard to tell whether it is bronze or some other material. Wide strokes trick us into believing the material used is still clay. The gestures, which can be taken for granted, are what really make the figures come to life. The characters are not looking directly into the viewer's eyes which creates a world of their own around them. As if ignoring the surroundings, they invite the audience into their world. Makes you really wonder what goes on in the minds of individuals portrayed. The more you look at them, the more curiosity grows in you. Maybe it also evokes some senses in our brain such as memories of what we were like at some point in our life - of what we used to do or what we used to think. The perfect example would be a sculpture under the title of "Journey". (word count - 269)