32" apollo.. finally carrying air in the ribcage!

New review of THE ART OF LIFE

I wanted to share this new review of THE ART OF LIFE.

http://ateliermends.blogspirit.com/archive/2012/06/21/art-news-publication-of-the-art-of-life.html

32" apollo and life size apollo

I've now worked on the miniature for approximately 1500 hours and it has a jewel like quality that only a sculpture of this scale can have. The detail gives it a sense of intimacy acknowledging the sacredness and intricacy of the human body. I've rotated the pelvis and ribcage just a little more than the life-size creating more movement. The arm reaches forward just a little more and the foot pushes off with greater force. This figure is walking off the base. In some ways this piece has to be even more beautiful than the life size because at this scale sculpture soars or crumbles in precision!

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A Review of THE ART OF LIFE

 The Art of Sabin Howard as Shared by Traci L. Slatton, May 24, 2012

By 

Grady Harp

This review is from: The Art of Life (Paperback)

In the event the reader does not know the name of Sabin Howard - yet - slowly absorbing this rather wondrous book, a collaboration between sculptor Howard and his wife, writer Traci L. Slatton will invade your psyche, not only because the art here reproduced so generously is so hypnotic, but also because of the team approach to the title THE ART OF LIFE simply works so well. According tot he requisite biographical data, Sabin Howard grew up in New York City and in Torino, Italy. He studied art at the Philadelphia College of Art and then earned his MFA from the New York Academy of Art. For twenty years, he taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He has been elected to the board of the National Sculpture Society. He has received numerous commissions and has showed his work at more than fifty solo and group shows. After 45,000 hours of working from life models in the studio, he is the creator of three heroic scale pieces, HERMES, APHRODITE, and APOLLO, as well as many smaller pieces. His works are owned by museums and private collectors all over the world, and they have been favorable reviewed by The New York Times, American Artist, Fine Arts Connoisseur, American Arts Collector, and The New Criterion, as well as several foreign journals. He is the author of the book THE ART OF LIFE with his wife author Traci L. Slatton.'

Of significant importance is not only the pleasure of seeing over 100 reproductions of Howard's art, in drawing form (he is an exquisite anatomist), plaster, clay, and bronze, but to hear the interplay between sculptor and writer explaining the history of the art of sculpture, the ties to the representational figurative art of the masters Michelangelo, Bernini, Canova, Donatello, Giambologna, and Rodin, in manifestation of the spirit of man as seen in the bronze reincarnation of the corporeal form, and in the seven chapters into which the book is arranged we are invited to explore A call to Beauty, The Foundation Supports everything, Education brings freedom, An Artist's body of work is his biography, The daily grind or process makes perfect, Living with sculptures, and Drawings.

As impressive as Sabin Howard's creations are the writings of Traci L. Slatton are equally rewarding. She is a fine writer (novels Immortal, Fallen, and The Botticelli Affair and a crossover between science and spirituality book entitled Piercing Time & Space. It is the collaboration of these tow fine artists that makes this book so appealing to a very large audience. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, May 12

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Lecture on Anatomy in Brooklyn

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  Teaching Studios-June 2012

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  A FREE LECTUREJoin us for an informative lecture by the renown sculptor Sabin Howard, on the occasion of Bushwick Open Studios. BOS is the largest and most interesting open studio weekend in NYC. The latest trends emerging from the artworld are on display in the studios of thousands of artists.

  
  

JUDSON CHURCH Installation: Isadora Duncan 135th Birthday Celebration

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ART TALK

Wanted to share the latest ART TALK that I had with my wife Traci l Slatton as a radio interview!

Listen to internet radio with ArtTalk on Blog Talk Radio

Interpretation of sculpture dream in DAILY NEWS

I wanted to share Lauren Lawrence's interpretation of my dream. Her interpretation appeared in the Daily News.

HOMAGE TO SACRED ART

The figure is 28" high.. Moving towards completion after a year.

FORBES GALLERY PANEL ON ART

SALMAGUNDI ART LECTURE ON MUNDANE VS. SACRED ART

Here's the video comparing Ron Mueck's DEAD DAD with Michelangelo's PIETA!

ART LECTURE AT SALMAGUNDI ART CLUB

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL!

New Perspectives Radio Interview

Video chat by Stickam.com

SPEECH FROM INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE AND ART

The Epoch Times Coverage, and Radio Show 3/8/12

The Epoch Times online posted a great article about my opening on March 2 at the ICAA. This lively, informative international news outlet will run the print edition in a few days. See the article here.

Also, catch me live tonight on Rockland World Radio: New Perspectives at 6:00 pm ET.

DAILY NEWS ONLINE: SABIN HOWARD CREATES CLASSICAL BRONZE SCULPTURES

Check out this article online about my studio in the Bronx.

FROM THE EPOCH TIMES: SABIN HOWARD THE MAN WHO SCULPTS GODS

I just wanted to share this article from the Epoch Times.

A QUOTE FROM A PIONEER AND A REACTION

“I believe that art has a moral responsibility, that it must pursue something higher than itself. Art must be a part of life. It must exist in the domain of the common man. It must be an enriching, ennobling and vital partner in the public pursuit of civilization. it should be a majestic presence in everyday life just as it was in the past.” – Frederick Hart

. Wasn't ever really interested in an I'm ok your ok approach to art. .. And Mr. Hart's statement really spells it out nicely to rise to the occasion. What I like so much about what he said is that there is a common denominator to all of us.. And even that, when recognized is something of wonder and amazement... Art needs to be treated as a sacred object and when it's ironic or ugly it just feeds into a less than victim-like existence rather than one of empowerment. Mr. Hart was a pioneer in a time when the figure had been completely rejected by most academics and critics.. I find him to be a voice of reason in an art world that truly misses the point. This man had courage and heart!

I also wanted to mention that there is unprecedented interest in the Leonardo Da Vinci show at tThe National Gallery in London, where entrance fee is 16 British Pounds.. People are paying up to 400 Pounds just to see it.. Now I'm not saying that it's because it's Renaissance Art that it is drawing such intense interest.. Rather it's because humans cherish belonging to something greater than themselves and something that is so clearly of tremendous value and consciousness.. Who the hell wants to belong to something reminiscent of crap! Time to rise to the occasion..

I look forward to the Book Launch - Sculpture Show- Press Conference this Friday at the INSTITUTE FOR CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE AND ART.. And I hope you will join us!

Take the sculpture off the floor and show us what can be.. 

Londoncalling.com interview of Sabin Howard

Lively, informative Londoncalling.com did a terrific interview of me and my wife Traci L. Slatton.


Here's one of the rather brilliant questions author Kathryn Havelock posed:


LC: Much of Sabin’s work has echoes of the antique, for instance in the use of fragments of the human form and also, for instance, by depicting images of gods. Is there a creative tension here in terms of keeping work relevant to modern audiences or is sculpture perhaps a more ‘timeless’ art form than many others?
 TLS: In my mind, because Sabin lives now and is immersed in this time, his work is absolutely of this moment. The rigor and quality of his work may be at the level of a Renaissance or Hellenistic masterpiece, but the faces and physiques of his figures could belong to no other era than ours. Take a look at Aphrodite’s core. The model for the core is an Aikido master, and the strength of that belly bespeaks the modern woman: strong and feminine together. This is an Aphrodite for our time: graceful, gorgeous, and sweet, but also powerful.
 SH: I don’t buy into this whole concept of ‘what is modern art.’ Art represents us on a cultural level, and it also represents us on a personal level. I have always aspired to rise to the occasion on all levels, physical and mental. I find that the path I create for myself is my path, and the Greco-Roman tradition is very close to me because my family lineage came out of Italy. On a cultural level, the art is a portal into what can be, not about what is.
 
I do not follow the popular trend of depicting man in a lower light than he can be. I follow a higher culture that understands that our tradition is relevant, that it’s a source. It’s not archaeological, it’s a recreation and reinvention using a timeless form: the human body.


Check out the whole interview here!

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A Book and A Chat hosted by Barry Eva

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I talk about sculpture, the making of art, and our new book THE ART OF LIFE.

SCULPTURE SHOW AT THE INSTITUTE FOR CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE AND ART

The Italian Academy Foundation and the ICAA are sponsoring a show of my work from March 2, 2012 to March 22, 2012 at the Institute's historic W 44th street headquarters.

How big is it really?

I thought I would show you a picture to really show you how big the 32" APOLLO is...

.. Another image from 32" high APOLLO

Images from studio of 32" APOLLO

Wanted to share with you an article in the HUFFINGTON POST by Traci Slatton, my wife!

Traci Slatton's 'How To Look At And Enjoy a Piece of Sculpture in 6 Steps'

First Posted: 1/11/12 11:56 PM ET Updated: 1/11/12 11:56 PM ET

Great commentary on the "art world" by the Huff Post

Here's a brilliant article on how diseased the art world really is! The Huff Post has it's fingers on the pulse concerning this sad state of affairs.. It's interesting to note that the The New York Times would never cover something like this because they are still stuck back in the 70's. WAKE UP!!.

Mat Gleason

Unveiling Apollo

I would like to share some ideas about my sculpture and the art world.

Announcing the Sabin Howard Sculpture Blog

Happy New Year, and I look forward to sharing my studio with you with this blog....

Regarding the current sad state of affairs in the art world...

When something that is sacred is debased by groups of lower consciousness and falsely defined to suite their agenda, a pervasive disease squelches the whole system. 

I taught at the graduate level for 20 years and listened to the BS that came from lesser artists. After being out of the schools and the gallery system now for 10 years, and having built a powerful following, I can tell the truth because of my expertise. The gallery and haut monde art system as it is now blocks truth. It shrinks visibility and opportunity. 

Ultimately this takes money off the table that otherwise would go to my family and well being. 

Knowing this I have assembled a powerful contingent that can back me up. In terms of teaching in an institution, I can not make a living in the current system, and no gallery of worth will have me. So there is only one option: Strike out on my own. Set my own goals and standards for others to follow. 

Critics are listening and taking notice. I must add that there is more than technique involved here... I have a deeper understanding of what Classicism stands for because of the vocabulary that I have learned from my wife Traci L. Slatton. The concepts and underlying structural designs that I use are not present in photorealism or the new "french academy" schools that have sprung up. 

This art spirit and vitality manifested through a classical form is timeless and modern. It is shockingly beautiful. It carries tremendous presence. 

It is now time after 30 years of my own creation in my studio to make it visible as the next paradigm. There are no excuses for the sad current worthless crap! :-)