Robert Allison
Artist's Profile

Robert was introduced to sculpture during his many visits to Brookgreen Gardens in his native state of South
Carolina.  This influence is seen today in his love for figurative realism and attention to details.  The
figurative works he creates evolve from day to day interactions, stories his children and wife share with him,
or his love of the mythical, whimsical characters of the Romans and Greeks.   He strives to bring forth, out of
the cold clay and metal, the pride and determination of the male, the grace and inner strength of the female,
the tender innocence of the child and the indomitable spirit of God's creatures.  
He received a BA in Sculpture and a BS degree in Computer Science from the University of South Carolina.  
He committed himself full-time to sculpting ten years ago.
Robert has studied with numerous internationally known sculptors and also had the privilege of studying at
the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy.  
In each piece, it is very important for him to focus on the smallest of details; placement of a hand; strands of
hair blowing in the wind; eye contact between the subjects; to the tiniest, delicate fingernails.  “It is what
makes a complete sculpture”.
The most challenging works are his portraitures.  He must not only render the likeness but also reveal the
personality of his subject.  It pushes him to fine-tune his skills and he appreciates the demands of capturing
the total person.
In 2003, he and his family moved to Colorado for the opportunity to work in the medium he enjoys most –
bronze. Since the move, he has completed over half dozen life-size bronze commissions and many smaller
sculptures.
Public Works
Knickerman Fountain  Bermuda Run Country Club, North Carolina
Leaf of Faith  Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia, SC
Pleasant Dreams  Hammond School, Columbia, SC
For Wind and Waves  Richland at Palmetto Health Hospital, Columbia, SC
                        Hammond School, Columbia, SC
                        Azalea Park, Summerville, SC
Block Party  Children's Hospital at Palmetto Health, Columbia, SC
Everyday Heroes  Bunch Park, Summerville, SC
Water Ride  Orangeburg, SC  
Good Foundations  Denver Academy  Denver, Colorado
Jonah and the Whale  Columbia, SC
Building Heroes Bishopville, SC
Upcoming Show
            2009           May 16 & 17  Sculpture in the South, Summerville SC
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