Sculptures
Central Virginia based sculpture artist John Rubino has a diverse portfolio of work. Interested in talking with John about commissioned sculpture? Click here!
John’s sculptures can bring a story, feeling, or emotion to life. His artistic vision employs line and shape to form metal into masterpiece. Sculpture is a wonderful way to tell a story, express an emotion, or convey a feeling. John’s process of creating a sculpture includes research, discussion, and even focus groups to determine the goal of the work. Then, creativity takes over. From sketch to installation, the process is communicated and determined in conjunction with the client. Each piece below took a unique path to come into being. Read through the captions to learn more about John’s sculpture work
Anatomy of a Calamity
Complacency
Calamity
Reaction
Recovery
Serenity
Most catastrophic events, whether they be severe illness, accident, natural disaster, personal assault, or other traumatic event all follow a similar path as the survivor passes through life from before the incident, through the catastrophe, recovery, and a final re-definition of self. The “Anatomy of a Calamity” consists of five separate pieces, following the course of a catastrophic event as it manifests itself in the life of a survivor. Each of the five pieces depicts one stage of the process.
Sculpture Gallery
Stage 1 “Complacency” Prior to any catastrophic experience, most people feel like nothing will ever happen to them. They live a carefree life, often thinking that bad things only happen to other people. "Anatomy of A Calamity" A five-piece series Lacquered Steel About 74" tall including stands.
Stage 2 “Calamity” Initially, when a traumatic event occurs, whether it is a severe illness, accident, assault, abuse, or other trauma, it only affects the point of contact. Everything else disappears into the background."Anatomy of A Calamity" A five-piece series Lacquered Steel About 74" tall including stands
Stage 3 “Reaction” Shortly after the incident, the person reacts without any control. The trauma effects every portion of their being. Every bit of their physical, mental, social, and spiritual self becomes part of the reaction. "Anatomy of A Calamity" A five-piece series Lacquered Steel About 74" tall including stands.
Stage 4 “Recovery” Their recovery involves many forms of therapy. The physical part of the incident may require medical attention while the psychological and spiritual needs require more personal and human interaction."Anatomy of A Calamity" A five-piece series Lacquered Steel, About 74" tall including stands.
Stage 5 “Serenity” Finally, they evolve into a new self. They are often stronger, more realistic, and self-confident. The incident becomes part of the person's history and no longer controls their day-to-day existence. "Anatomy of A Calamity" A five-piece series Lacquered Steel, About 74" tall including stands.
"Figures in Fountain" Brasfield & Gorrie Construction Company Corporate Headquarters, Burmingham, Alabama. "Man Signaling Crane", "Man Raking Out Concrete & "Surveyor" are portraits, long term employees of Brasfield & Gorrie, Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the nation’s largest privately-held construction firms, providing general contracting, design-build, and construction management services for a wide variety of markets. Bronze Life-Size.
"Engage" Steel About 25% over Life Size St Ann's - Belfield School - K - 8 Learning Village Proccess: Presentation to whole school describing what sculpture is and how it can be used to tell a story, commemorate an event, or honor an individual. Met with each Art Class (All STAB students are in an art class) discussed what is important at St. Ann's. Each student did drawings of their ideas. After compiling all their input Engagement rose to the top as the number one desired trait.
"Make My Day" Rusted Steel 8' tall While away on business wife had a driveway sign made that said "You better be able to cross this field in 8 seconds ... The bull can do it in 10. To which he replied "Call Rubino ... We need a BULL.
