Bird Bones - Al Roberts
This sculpture explores the concept of a transitional point in time both physically and mentally. The fragile, yet eternal porcelain bird bones seed the lush grass. The sculpture acts as a universal metaphor, symbolising a transitional point in life, death of an era and in turn fertilizing a new beginning, a way of thinking, maturity and growth.
Bio: Al Roberts was born in Hobart, Tasmania, and is currently based in Melbourne. Al’s background within the fine arts began to develop when he left school in his teens to be formally trained as a goldsmith, jeweller. His eye for detail and precise technical abilities have been honed through years of handcrafting and design of high-end jewellery. Al studied human anatomy in the US in 2016, building upon his love for the human form, which features heavily in his artwork. In 2019 Al began a BA of Fine Arts at RMIT university to further his knowledge and career within the arts. With his strong background in making three- dimensional intricate objects Al’s artwork has naturally developed into a sculpture focussed practice.
This sculpture explores the concept of a transitional point in time both physically and mentally. The fragile, yet eternal porcelain bird bones seed the lush grass. The sculpture acts as a universal metaphor, symbolising a transitional point in life, death of an era and in turn fertilizing a new beginning, a way of thinking, maturity and growth.
Bio: Al Roberts was born in Hobart, Tasmania, and is currently based in Melbourne. Al’s background within the fine arts began to develop when he left school in his teens to be formally trained as a goldsmith, jeweller. His eye for detail and precise technical abilities have been honed through years of handcrafting and design of high-end jewellery. Al studied human anatomy in the US in 2016, building upon his love for the human form, which features heavily in his artwork. In 2019 Al began a BA of Fine Arts at RMIT university to further his knowledge and career within the arts. With his strong background in making three- dimensional intricate objects Al’s artwork has naturally developed into a sculpture focussed practice.
This sculpture explores the concept of a transitional point in time both physically and mentally. The fragile, yet eternal porcelain bird bones seed the lush grass. The sculpture acts as a universal metaphor, symbolising a transitional point in life, death of an era and in turn fertilizing a new beginning, a way of thinking, maturity and growth.
Bio: Al Roberts was born in Hobart, Tasmania, and is currently based in Melbourne. Al’s background within the fine arts began to develop when he left school in his teens to be formally trained as a goldsmith, jeweller. His eye for detail and precise technical abilities have been honed through years of handcrafting and design of high-end jewellery. Al studied human anatomy in the US in 2016, building upon his love for the human form, which features heavily in his artwork. In 2019 Al began a BA of Fine Arts at RMIT university to further his knowledge and career within the arts. With his strong background in making three- dimensional intricate objects Al’s artwork has naturally developed into a sculpture focussed practice.