Jonh Clement
John Clement is a Pennsylvania born, New York-based sculptor. Clement gracefully transforms utilitarian materials, specifically coiled steel and aluminum pipe, into whimsical, gravity defying forms of small, as well as monumental scale. His playful works are installed both nationally and internationally, throughout North America, East and Western Europe, Asia and Australia. From 1994 to 1999 he apprenticed with world-renowned sculptor, Mark Di Suvero, who describes Clement’s artwork as: “The spiraling shapes of cylindrical forms have a fascination that is so deeply linked to life, that they seem to be the root of life. From DNA to galactic spirals, the interweaving of these forms is ever present to humans.”
While his work does not make pretentious claims, Clement’s sculptures reveal several objectives simultaneously. The sculptures are “about” space and time in terms of the objects themselves and those who view and experience them. Although apparently simple, these rather complex creations are powerful, elegantly colored three-dimensional forms in space, evoking seemingly overgrown line drawings. At the same time, they suggest intricate organisms that refer to all manner of natural and manmade phenomena. Most evident, however, is the unbelievably joyful character of Clement’s sculptures.
Liz Contag Art is very proud to represent John Clement, with exclusivity in Oregon.
Blue Water 2017; 192 x 252 x 168 in. 6" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. Site specific Commission. 237 Park Ave, NYC. Sold.
Biscay 2016; 84 x 48 x 48 in. 2" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. Brooklyn, NY. Sold.
Blue Water 2017; 192 x 252 x 168 in. 6" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. Site specific Commission. 237 Park Ave, NYC. Sold.
Blush 2017; 55 x 40 x 20 in. 2" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. Brooklyn, NY. Available.
Bookies 2018; 84 x 72 x 60 in. 1.25" Stainless Steel Pipe, 1" Stainless Steel Plate. Site specific Commission. Abaco, Bahamas. Sold.
Cardinal 2018; 94 x 51 x 26 in. 2.5" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Ferrari automotive paint. On consignment.
Duke 2007; 120 x 132 x 60 in. 8" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. On loan/Sculpture Fields Montague Park, TN. Available.
Dumbo 2021; 80 x 70 x 43 in. 2" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. Available.
Antares 2021; 31 x 31 x 8 in. 1.25" Aluminum Pipe, Automotive Paint. On loan.
Galileo 2017; 96 x 72 x 36 in. 3" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. Site specific Commission. 237 Park Ave, NYC. Sold.
Glow 2016; 60 x 48 x 48 in. 1.25" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. San Francisco. Sold.
Honcho 2021; 61 x 44 x 45 in. 1.25" and 2.5" Aluminum Pipe, 1/2" Aluminum Plate, Paint. East Hampton, NYC. Sold.
Indy 2016; 28 x 27 x 8 in. 1.25" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive paint. Available
Jackrabbit 2021; 31 x 27 x 12 in. 1.25" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. On loan.
Dandy 2019; 96 x 72 x 60 in. 2" Steel Pipe, 1" Ferrari Automotive Paint. Site specific Commission.
Cherry 2019; 96 x 48 x 48 in. 2" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. Sold.
Mammoth 2018; 192 x 132 x 72 in. 8" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. On consignment.
Matador 2018; 84 x 72 x 48 in. 3" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. On consignment.
Melt 2018; 72 x 48 x 64 in. 2" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. On consignment.
Nazare 2021; 28 x 24 x 24 in. 1.25" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. Korea. Sold.
Candyman 2021; 22” x 26” x 24” 1.25” Steel Pipe, 1” Steel Plate, auto paint. Korea. Sold
Promise 2017; 76 x 50 x 40 in; 2.5" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. Available
Ruby Too 2018; 84 x 72 x 36 in; 4" Stainless Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. Site Specific Commission
Skipper 2012; 50 x 50 x 48 in; 4" steel pipe, paint. Sold
Sunrise 2021; 180” x 120” x 60”; 6” Steel Pipe, 1” Steel Plate; Private Commission; Big Sky, MT
Sweet Tooth 2010; 84 x 72 x 72 in; 4" Steel Pipe, .75" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint CT. Sold
Tangerine 2012; 156 x 134 x 72 in; 8" Steel, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. Chicago, IL. Sold
Tiller 2007; 108 x 108 x 72 in; 8" Steel, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. VT. Sold
Tribute 2021; 62 x 51 x 37 in; 1.25" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. Sold.
Valencia 2017; 120 x 96 x 72 in; 5" Steel Pipe, 1" Steel Plate, Automotive Paint. Milwaukee, WI. Sold
Wiggle Room 2008; 121 x 420 x 144 in"; 8"Steel, 1" Steel Plate, Paint. Site Specific Commission. Sunnyvale, CA