Artist Profile

Skip Newton

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Over the years, I have developed an appreciation for the juxtaposition of cast away objects and how they interact in an environment that binds them all together. Stacking and unstacking, welding and cutting, machining and twisting, painting and sandblasting – progressing from clutter and chaos, to something simple and structured. Lacking formal art training, I drawn upon my background as a mechanic, boat builder, inventor, and marine scientist to create pieces incorporating the natural beauty of found objects and common structural materials. Residing in Fallbrook, CA I grow avocados, and when inspiration strikes, I play the role of bricolage sculptor.

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Sleepy Treble Clef with Whole Notes - the piece moves kinetically in the wind
Sleepy Treble Clef with Whole Notes - the piece moves kinetically in the wind

black cast iron flywheel, stainless steel spheres and strapping 
37 x 27 x 12

Industrial Toucan in Tuxedo
Industrial Toucan in Tuxedo

briocolae-whimsical mechanical toucan, cast iron, teflon, doll eyes 
27 x 19 x 14

A Tear in Time
A Tear in Time

bricolage sculpture, stainless steel fittings, suspended aluminum tear, repurposed materials 
31 x 8 x 8

New Camelot - My Oneiric World
New Camelot - My Oneiric World

bricolage assemblage 
6 x 7 x 26

Creation of Venus
Creation of Venus

recycled stainless steel sculpture 
20 x 10 x 10

Music In The Clouds
Music In The Clouds

recycled stainless steel sculpture with real flute 
61 x 12 x 12

Creation of Earth
Creation of Earth

recycled metal sculpture 
10 x 12 x 7

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