Rob Burman Sculpture Studio

The Flyer

“Faith is no more supportive than a kite in the wind; yet it’s loftiness still keeps us a afloat.” Another of the characters in the Inkling Series is The Flyer. Initially designed as standing on the edge of a shelf, supported by his “kite”, he is also quite good hanging from his support cable along a flat wall supported by the Climber’s support “arm”.

Figure – Approximately 8″x 4″x 5″ with 6′ black coated steel cable. Bronze, Limited Edition. (Stainless Steel with clear coated steel cable also available by special order.)

The Climber

A very popular piece, the Climber is part of  the “Inkling Series” of sculptures that depict varying human actions in stripped down, minimalist ways. He is available facing both right and left and is held aloft by a coated steel cable attached to a supporting “arm” that attaches above him to the wall. He is fully adjustable on the cable so he can be slid high up near the top, his “climb” nearly complete, or down lower with his struggle still ahead of him.

Figure -Approximately 6″x 9″x 4″ on a 6′ coated steel cable. Bronze Limited Edition (Stainless Steel Castings with clear coated cable by special order)

Leonard

A local worker who’s allegiance is to anyone with money to give, Leonard is nearly nomadic – the “Day Laborer” of his time. However, he would sooner disappear in to the woods and live off of the land before becoming one of the Duke’s indentured servants.

Approximately 10″x 8″x 8″. Bronze, Limited Edition.

William

William is a key player in running the Duke’s estate grounds; acres beyond acres to keep clear and maintain. When not clearing brush or chasing off free-loaders, he is often found training the Duke’s son, Harry, in the fine arts of liquid spirits.

Approximately 18″x 8″x 10″. Bronze, Limited Edition.

Francesca

Francesca is in charge of the Duke’s kitchen staff; anyone caught skirting their duties has met with her wodden spoon and the memories still haunt them to this day. She is also in charge of seeing her “man”, William, isn’t off napping away the afternoon drink he shared with the Duke’s son, Harry.

Approximately 16″x 12″x 9″, Bronze, Limited Edition.

Agnes

The Nanny. She is the true head of the household, maintaining order and efficiency now that the Duke’s children are grown. Her main fault is vanity. Her youth long spent on wiping noses, she attempts to hold herself together in the hopes that Prince Charming will one day sweep her away and cater to her every whim.

Approximately 15″x 13″x 11″

Sophia

In her more beautiful youth, Sophia was married off to a rich German land Baron where she endlessly spoke of her beloved Italy. After Gurt’s birth she was unable to conceive again and the Baron shipped both of them back to Italy. Long suffering, her social status was saved when her daughter married the Duke.

Approximately 25″x 15″x 14″ Bronze Limited Edition.

Harry

Eliciting wonderful response from collectors, “Harry” is another of the Da Vinci Grotesques. His joyous demeanor and shocking hair suggest a life of fun, laughter and wild abandon. Approximately 17″x 12″x 11″, Limited Edition.

Gurt

The Duke

One of the family of Da Vinci Grotesques created as a study to help define the line that creates beauty as well a to satirize the nobility of his time. This limited Edition bronze bust is approximately 13’x 15″x 17″ and available in a variety of patinas to fit your personal choice in colors. This particular patina suggests the color of the parchment that the original sketch was drawn on as well as the charcoal and red chalk used to illustrate it.