Patricia Volk Art
British, b. 1951
Patricia Volk’s abstract sculptures are born from the unique combination of two elements, namely form and colour. The intense and vibrant colours used emphasise the shapes of the sculpture, the balances and contrasts between power and fragility, stability and precariousness, heaviness and lightness. Patricia Volk is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors, an old English organisation promoting excellence in sculpture, and an Academician of the Royal West of England Academ. Her work was recently featured in the book “50 Women Sculptors”, alongside that of very famous artists such as Camille Claudel, Niki de Saint Phalle and Louise Bourgeois.
“My obsession is catching a very simple form or line, primarily, then enhancing it with colour. Sometimes I use juxtapositions of two forms that I hope suggest contradictions of strength and fragility, stability and precariousness – like the relationships between human beings.”(Biography provided by Artistics)
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Artist: Patricia Volk
Cog (Teal) by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, bright
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Cog (Teal) is a unique fired clay constructed and painted sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 40 × 50 × 50 cm (15.7 × 19.7 × 19.7 in).
The sculpture is si...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Upward (4) by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, bright
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Upward (4) is a unique fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 52 × 23 × 23 cm (20.5 × 9.1 × 9.1 in).
The s...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Random by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, totem, blue
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Random is a unique fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 98 × 21 × 21 cm (38.6 × 8.3 × 8.3 in).
The sculp...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Bird by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, yellow, blue
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Bird is a unique fired clay constructed and painted sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 54 × 56 × 30 cm (21.3 × 22 × 11.8 in).
The sculpture is signed and...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Eternal by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, yellow
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Eternal is a unique painted fired clay mounted on granite sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 69 × 30 × 30 cm
(27.2 × 11.8 × 11.8 in).
The sculpture is si...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Granite
Twilight by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, flowers
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Twilight is a unique painted fired clay mounted on granite sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 93 × 40 × 40 cm
(36.6 × 15.7 × 15.7 in).
The sculpture is s...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Granite
Rattle by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, oxblood
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Rattle is a unique painted fired clay mounted on granite sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 93 × 36 × 36 cm
(36.6 × 14.2 × 14.2 in).
The sculpture is sig...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
Materials
Granite
Arc by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, geometric
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Arc is a unique fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 40 × 31 × 16 cm (15.7 × 12.2 × 6.3 in).
The sculptu...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Ignite by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, geometric
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Ignite is a unique fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on glass sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 63 × 51 × 8 cm (24.8 × 20.1 × 3.1 in).
The scu...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Fissure by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, geometric
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Fissure is a unique fired clay constructed and painted sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 55 × 45 × 9 cm (21.7 × 17.7 × 3.5 in).
The sculpture is signed...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Selene by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, geometric
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Selene is a unique fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 64 × 45 × 9 cm (25.2 × 17.7 × 3.5 in).
The sculp...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Balance by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, geometric
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Balance is a unique fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 33 × 56 × 10 cm (13 × 22 × 3.9 in).
The sculptu...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
Materials
Clay
Sisyphus by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, geometric
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Sisyphus is a unique fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 42 × 35 × 15 cm (16.5 × 13.8 × 5.9 in).
The sc...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
Materials
Clay
Hold by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, black colour
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Hold is a unique fired clay constructed and painted sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 42 × 70 × 30 cm (16.5 × 27.6 × 11.8 in). The sculpture is signed an...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
Materials
Clay
Harmony by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, blue
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Harmony is a unique fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 31 × 30 × 14 cm (12.2 × 11.8 × 5.5 in). The scul...
Category
2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
Materials
Clay, Fiberboard
Bloom by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, pastel
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Bloom is a unique painted fired clay sculpture by contemporary artist Patricia Volk, dimensions are 100 cm × 45 cm × 24 cm (39.4 × 17.7 × 9.4 in). The sculpture is signed and comes w...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Embrace (2) by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, red
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Embrace (2) is a fired, constructed and painted clay sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 34 × 60 × 42 cm (13.4 × 23.6 × 16.5 in). It is a unique signed piece and comes with a ...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
Materials
Clay
Swoop by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Swoop by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF, 42 cm × 30 cm × 30 cm.
Patricia Volk is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors (FRSS) and an Academician of the Royal West of England Academy (RWA). Her work was recently featured in the book "50 Women Sculptors", alongside that of very famous artists such as Camille Claudel...
Category
2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
Materials
Clay, Fiberboard
Quadrant by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Quadrant by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF, 27 cm × 42 cm × 18 cm.
Patricia Volk is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors (FRSS) and an Academician of the Royal West of England Academy (RWA). Her work was recently featured in the book "50 Women Sculptors", alongside that of very famous artists such as Camille Claudel...
Category
2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
Materials
Clay, Fiberboard
Assembly by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Assembly by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF, 51 cm × 46 cm × 25 cm.
Patricia Volk is a member of the Royal Society of S...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
Materials
Clay, Fiberboard
Key by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, black & yellow
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Key by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF, 55 cm × 31 cm × 31 cm.
Patricia Volk is a member of the Royal Society of Sculpt...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Embrace by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
This work represents two elements that come together and complete each other like two soul mates. It is a celebration of love, tenderness and passion between two beings. It could therefore be the ideal romantic gift to express your feelings to your loved one on Valentine's Day, whether it's your crush, your fiancé or your life partner!
Embrace by Patricia Volk...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
Serendipity 2 by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, totem
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Serendipity (2) by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on wood, 95 cm × 35 cm × 18 cm.
Patricia Volk is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors (FRSS) and a...
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay, Wood
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Travel by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, totem
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Travel by Patricia Volk. Slab built and painted fired clay mounted on MDF, 40 cm × 16 cm × 18 cm.
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H 15.75 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Rising (2) by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay
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Rising (2) by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on glass, 52 cm × 31 cm × 7 cm.
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H 20.48 in W 12.21 in D 2.76 in
Float by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Float by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF, 35 cm × 42 cm × 10 cm.
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay, Fiberboard
H 13.78 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in
Cog (Teal) by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Cog (Teal) by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed and painted, 40 cm × 50 cm × 50 cm.
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2010s Contemporary Patricia Volk Art
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Clay
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Assembly by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay
By Patricia Volk
Located in Paris, FR
Assembly by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF, 51 cm × 46 cm × 25 cm.
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Fiberboard, Clay
H 20.08 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Line by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, outdoor
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Line by Patricia Volk. Painted fired clay mounted on slate, 66 cm × 15 cm × 15 cm.
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H 25.99 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Thinks by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay
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Located in Paris, FR
Thinks by Patricia Volk. Fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF, 51 cm × 30 cm × 17 cm.
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H 20.08 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Source by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, outdoor
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Located in Paris, FR
Source (Grey) by Patricia Volk. Painted fired clay mounted on granite, 73 cm × 30 cm × 30 cm.
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H 28.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
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