December 21, 2011 New Corbin Press, Fall 2011
Elle Decor
December 2011
High and Mighty
Shown: Alexandra II Pedestal Table
Interiors by Ray Booth
Photography by Pieter Estersohn
Interior Design
Fall Market Tabloid 2011
Accessories
“Modern Primitive, There’s something old, something new to these rough-hewn accents”
Shown: Woman at the Center
View all Sculptural Accessories
Spaces Kansas City
Holiday 2011
High and Mighty
Shown: Jazz I
BH&G Renovation Style
Winter 2011
12 Ways to Spruce Up Your Fireplace
Shown: Zigzag Andirons
KC Magazine
September 2011
Perfect Harmony
Shown: Corbin miniatures
Interiors by Kyle Wells Design
Photography by Bob Greenspan
Architectural Digest
September 2011
Elements of Surprise
Shown: Alexandra Floor Torchieres
Interiors by Robert Couturier
Photography by Tim Beddow
The Independent
August 2011
Sculpting Young Audiences
Shown: Open Windows, exclusively for Kansas City Young Audiences
Contact Mary Needham for more information or to purchase, 816-531-4022 mneedham@kcya.org
The New York Times Style Magazine
Profile in style, Erica Reid
Shown: Alexandra Floor Torchieres
HGTV Selling New York
High and Mighty
Shown: Horse and Rider (sold out)
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October 28, 2011 Sculptural Accessories: Botanicals
Taking inspiration from nature, Tom’s flowers are a Corbin hybrid with expressive gestures and sunny dispositions ~ no watering required. Inspired by the new sculptural accessory, Flower Study, Tom has created 3 new “Botanicals” shown in progress below.
Flower Study
Botanica
Inspiration sketch
Refinements to design
Flower arranging 
The finished design, shown with sprues added for casting
Cinque Fiori
Multiple single stem flowers arranged on a base
The first three stems are placed and manipulated, creating movement
All five stems grow in perfectly organic asymmetry 
Flowers, which will be cast separately are removed for molding
Tre Fiori
Sketches of the three stemmed design
Three flowers and a sweet hummingbird
A bed of clay will enable Tom to mold the first half
Rubber mold material
The second half 
Finished mold
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October 6, 2011 Part 5: The Process of Bronze – Patina
La Promenade Female will illustrate the final highly important step in the casting process: patina.
The Art of Patination
The beginning of patination was introduced in 12thcentury Asia and toward the end of the dark ages in Europe. The patina artists developed methods of mimicking the mottled greens produced from years under the sea, the vibrant blues of being buried for generations in an alkali soil and the rich reds and browns which accented the bronzes in more acidic regions.
The patineur will apply chemical solutions to achieve the desired color. Each patina is intrinsically unique, giving the bronze exclusivity and enhanced value.
Individual solutions are sprayed onto the sculpture one layer at a time creating rich, dimensional color.
“Liver of sulfer” is used, making the surface nearly black.
An abrasive pad is used to scrub back the surface, revealing “natural” bronze highlights on the outer surfaces while leaving the dark color in the recesses. To achieve a Corbin Bronze Natural Patina, the process is completed here by brushing on paste wax.
For a green/brown patina, as seen on most Corbin sculptures, several more steps are taken layering brown and then green patina formulas. Below, ferric nitrate (brown) to start…
A cupric nitrate formula is sprayed on the surface which will turn the surface green.
A coat of paste wax is applied while the surface is still hot, making the green partially recede while the rich browns emerge.
See the finished work: La Promenade Female
Photography by Ron Berg
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September 26, 2011 Part 4: The Process of Bronze – Casting
Now we’ve made it to actual bronze casting, the most intriguing step in the foundry process, where the term “lost wax casting” comes from. To read earlier installments, click here:
Bronze ingots are placed in a large crucible.
The crucible is placed in a furnace where the ingots will be melted to a temperature of approximately 1900 ° F.
The wax, encased in ceramic shell, is heated in a kiln (below). The wax is melted out, leaving an empty ceramic mold ready to receive the molten bronze.
The ceramic molds are placed in sand beds that keep the molds upright.
A highly choreographed and careful team sets up to pour the molten bronze.
The bronze will cool inside the ceramic mold.
As the bronze cools, the mold will even begin to split due to the change in temperature.
Bronze hammers and mallets are used to carefully chip away the ceramic shell.
Everything that was wax is now bronze, including the sprues or channels shown below on the left. This is an example of Man I (a tall sculpture), which is about 6′ tall once assembled.
The rough bronze casting is fully revealed and sprues are carefully removed. Below, chasing tools are used on a medium size sculpture, Man Study. “In the finishing area, opaque barriers shield the eyes from welding torch sparks. This is where pieces are meticulously matched to the original, and any deviations are carefully reworked to reconcile the finished piece to the artist’s initial intent. In this way, every piece, even in a series, is truly an original.” (an excerpt from Tom Corbin The Inevitable Artist by Beverly Bellinger).
Most sculptures larger than about 20″, depending on the form, are cast in several parts. Skilled artisans at the foundry will carefully weld the pieces together leaving no visible seam.
Woman I is being assembled below.
Once the sculpture is fully assembled and chased to replicate the original, the next step is to get a completely uniform surface so that the surface can accept the patina.
Man on Diving Board Study is shown below.
Using small beads (like sand), the surface will be blasted to remove any dirt or oil.
Read the full excerpt from our book HERE.
See the finished work featured in this post by clicking below. The final step, Patina, will be revealed next time.
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September 6, 2011 Part 3: The Process of Bronze – At the Foundry
Once the molds have been delivered to the foundry, the process begins in the wax room. Here, the molds are painted with wax, building up a thickness of 1/4″ – 3/8″ thick. The wax is removed from the mold, creating a wax duplicate of the original sculpture. To recap, we had the original sculpture (a positive), the rubber and plaster mold (a negative), now the wax is another positive. Wax sprues or channels are added to aide in casting so that the bronze will flow smoothly and will be removed once cast (shown in bright red wax below).
Various tools are used to attach the wax sprues to the wax figure.
Next stop, the ceramic room. The assemblage is dipped in a liquid ceramic slurry.
Sand is poured over the assemblage, starting with a very fine sand, picking up all of the super fine details.
The repetition of ceramic slurry coated in sand is repeated 10-14 times, building a ceramic shell around the wax piece, allowing it to dry between each coat. Below, wax pieces encased in ceramic are shown in various stages of ceramic shell. As the coats increase, the coarseness of the sand also increases. The ceramic shell is our next “negative” in the casting process. We went from positive (original sculpture), negative (rubber and plaster mold), positive (wax cast) and now negative with the ceramic mold.
The ceramic mold is a one-time use mold. For each casting in the edition, we’ll start back in the wax room with the artist’s rubber and plaster mold. Next it will be on to the foundry to heat it up, literally.
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August 18, 2011 Part 2: The Process of Bronze – Molding
Let’s start at the beginning (briefly). Bronze has been the metal of choice by artists for centuries for its casting and color capabilities. Originating in Asia and The Mediterranean thousands of years ago, the bronze casting process varies little from the process used in ancient times. A few facts: Bronze is made up of 95% copper with silicon, manganese and tin making up the remaining 5%. It will never rust and endures the passage of time well.
Before we get to bronze casting, our story starts in the studio where the artist puts the finishing touches and marks on an original sculpture. The original itself may be made from a variety of materials: clay, wax or plaster. Texture plays a key role in the artist choosing which material or combination of materials will be used.
In the example of Woman at the Center, Tom Corbin’s newest sculptural accessory, he’s chosen wax. The sculpture itself is complete and now we want to create a mold so that multiple castings may be made. Each casting is an “edition” in the series and all Corbin sculptures are limited editions with the exception of a few miniatures.
The first step in creating a mold is to consider how the piece will be cast at the foundry and plan accordingly to obtain a successful casting. In order for the foundry to use a mold, they need to be able to open it up, requiring a two-part mold (a top and bottom or two sides depending on how you look at it). In this case, a bed of clay is used to partition the sculpture. Shown in bright red wax, sprues (or channels) are added to the mold. The sprues will ensure that bronze flows smoothly to the figure at the center.
Registration marks are engraved in the surrounding clay bed so that both parts of the mold will register perfectly.
Multiple coats of silicone rubber are painted on the assemblage, picking up each and every detail in the original sculpture, including the finest of details like fingerprints.
Registration tabs (shown below in light lavender) are added ~ this time to make sure the rubber mold will register with the plaster “mother mold” (the next step)…
While the rubber mold retains all of the detail in the original sculpture, it does not have the structure to hold the shape or form. Plaster is applied to create a rigid “mother mold”. This will keep the positions of elements such as arms and legs in proper form.
The clay bed is removed so that the other side can be molded. A release agent has been sprayed so that the two halves may be separated later on. Below, Tom paints the first layer of rubber on the opposite side of the two-part mold. The plaster process is now repeated on the second side, which completes the mold.
The original sculpture is removed from the rubber and plaster mold. Occasionally, Tom will keep the original sculpture in wax or clay to display in the studio, but most often the materials are reused for a future sculpture. The finished mold is now delivered to the foundry where they will begin the casting process.
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August 9, 2011 Part 1: So You’re Curious About the Sculpting Process?
A sculpture will begin by any number of planned or chance circumstances. Sometimes it’s an inspiration from a trip or a photograph or nature or perhaps an idea that has intrigued the artist for years. Something they just can’t not create. The steps generally have a common thread ~ sketches and drawings focus the idea, a maquette (or study) is made, then a drawing to scale for proportions, then on to the sculpture where an armature (or framework) is constructed. But this is just a guideline, it could be that drawing upon drawing never takes on three-dimensional form. Or sometimes the artist will go straight to a full scale sculpture, throwing planning and caution aside, to express an idea.
Wire tools, carving tools, brushes and most importantly hands and fingers will be used to add clay, carve, scrape, coerse, model, shape and form the sculpted piece.
Below, an armature is made using a wooden base and plumbing pipe that is attached to the figure. Wire is shaped creating the rough form, which is covered in an oil based clay that will not dry or harden.
Rough marks are shown on the surface of the clay, using mostly fingers to shape the form.
Details begin to emerge including facial expression and clothing elements.
Below, more details, modifications on her dress (now strapless), refinements to her face and the addition of the sunflower in her hands.
More refinements, especially in the texture or sculptor’s marks that are applied to the entire surface. The bronze base is refined and squared off. A new sunflower is added, this time in wax to obtain finer detailing and structure to the delicate stem and petals.
A plumb line is hung to check the position of the body and for overall straightness in form.
The finished sculpture is photographed, documenting the sculpture from all angles before molding begins ~ which is where we’ll pick up next time.
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July 8, 2011 Corbin in Transformers Movie!
5 Corbin sculptures are seen in Transformers Dark of the Moon
Paramount Pictures, Directed by Michael Bay, Starring Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Chosen by Transformers set designers at Holly Hunt in Chicago, Tom Corbin’s Renaissance Man and Woman, Man and Woman Study and Pear as a Figure appear in Dylan’s Chicago condo (played by Patrick Dempsey).
The actual limited edition sculptures used on set, unscathed by the Decepticons, are available for purchase from Holly Hunt.
Renaissance Woman and Renaissance Man, 62″H
Man Study and Woman Study, 34″H
Woman Study and Man Study above, as seen in our Chicago showroom, Holly Hunt
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May 19, 2011 Corbin Press 2011
KC Magazine
May 2011
After sculpting for 25 years and painting for eight, Tom Corbin is still on fire. Good thing he moved his studio and gallery into a repurposed fire station—complete with a working pole and gated sculpture garden.
Photography by Ron Berg and Corbin Studio
Written by Kate Leibsle
When the prolific artist, whose private collectors include Hollywood elites Alec Baldwin, Ron Howard and Arnold Schwarzenegger, decided to move out of the River Market studio he had occupied for 23 years, he initially envisioned his new space as a pristine, contemporary gallery, the likes of which line the streets of the Crossroads Arts District.
But then he toured the turn-of-the-century firehouse situated at the end of Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas. Built in 1912, the space had been used as a fire station, then a city hall and, most recently, a private residence. It differed wildly from his initial vision, but he liked what he saw. And, beyond knocking out a few walls, painting the space a warm white—including the ornate, originally gilded mouldings over the windows–and adding track lighting, he largely left the building as he found it.
“By retaining a residential feel, we were able to achieve a warmth that you just don’t find in a gallery,” Corbin says. What’s more, seeing his bronze sculptures, furnishings and paintings in a home-like setting helps potential clients visualize what the pieces might look like in their own residences. “People are pretty literal,” he says. “It especially helps with my furniture pieces.”
Corbin’s studio—which he calls “the messy space” (opposite, bottom row)—is on the first floor. Upstairs, what used to be a master bedroom now serves as the administrative offices of Corbin Bronze. Added French doors lead from the office into an elegant reception area filled with light from the firehouse’s large windows.
Furnished with Corbin’s furniture designs and two white banquette sofas, the reception area (opposite, top left) leads into one of the gallery rooms (opposite, top right), whose white walls pop with color from Corbin’s vibrant portraits. That space flows into a dining room (above right), where a Corbin chandelier hangs over a contemporary wood table that looks like it simply belongs in the building. Turns out, it does.
“When we moved in, we found huge planks of wood in the basement, and they all had handles, “ Corbin says. “We couldn’t figure out what they were for, until finally we realized that they were used as barriers in front of the firehouse doors during floods.”
Corbin took the planks to fellow artisan Dave Polivka (258 W. Third St.), who planed them and transformed them into the dining room’s table and matching benches.
Just off the dining room is the kitchen, which was designed by the building’s previous owners; it comes in handy during private events or when Corbin donates his space to nonprofits. Two Corbin light fixtures—the only thing the artist changed in this room—hang from the barrel-vaulted ceiling.
Exposed brick walls and beautiful hardwood floors with fanciful black inlay stretch throughout all the rooms. It all makes a striking backdrop for Corbin’s work. “With the new space, I found new direction [for my sculpture],” the artist says. “I’ve started getting away from the human figure and doing some floral and more organic sculpture [opposite, inset].”
The human figures Corbin does produce these days differ wildly from those for which he is most well known. From a tabletop sculpture of a girl pushing a lawnmower (a subject inspired by one of Corbin’s paintings) to an irreverent figure of a woman in a bikini topped with a bunny head (a spoof on celebrity inspired by ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics), it’s clear that Corbin is enjoying his newfound freedom.
He created one of his most playful pieces specifically for his sculpture garden (opposite, left), which lies just beyond his studio. The work depicts a rotund fellow perched on a diving board with an innertube around his ample middle. Appropriately, the sculpture sits just above the garden’s water feature.
The garden is the perfect combination of contemplative and recreational space, thanks to restrained vegetation, well-placed sculptures, a fire pit and a simple table paired with colorful modern chairs. It’s a perfect retreat for Corbin who, when not working on a new piece, is busy taking painting and drawing classes (one wall of his studio is lined with portraits from one such class, bottom left—each must be completed in an hour) or visiting one of the 20 domestic and two international showrooms and galleries that display his work.
It’s a busy life, but it’s one that this onetime advertising executive and longtime artist relishes. “After 25 years, I feel like I have freedom to do what I want,” Corbin says. Fortunately for Kansas City, he has chosen to exercise that freedom here.
Tom’s monumental bronze “Jazz” figure is shown dancing at the Kauffman Memorial Gardens. She’s one of four on display in the Gardens.
The Independent
April 2011
A Night at the Museum
The Kansas City Young Matrons held the Magic of Giving: A Night at the Museum on January 29th at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. John Walsh, host of America’s Most Wanted, was the featured guest, and local artists, Tom Corbin, Philomene Bennett and Jeff Hanson, displayed their artwork. Peggy and Terry Dunn were the honorary chairmen, and Marsha Schweiger and Peggy Jones served as co-chairmen. Proceeds supported The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation.
Our Johnson County gallery partner, Eva Reynolds, is shown below. Eva represents Bennett, Hanson and Corbin, the featured artists for the event.
KCH&G Magazine
Metamorphosis, 2011 Symphony Designers’ Showhouse
April 2011
Shown: Avion and Alexandra I Pedestal Table by Tom Corbin
Second-Floor North Porch, “A Sustainable Space for the Thinking Man,” by Susan Prestia and Clay Lyon
View Alexandra I Pedestal Table
View all Corbin occasional tables
View all Corbin tall sculpture
Spaces Magazine
March 2011
Bronzed Beauty
Kansas City is home to one of the world’s premier bronze sculptors in native son Tom Corbin. And while some of his jaw-dropping larger pieces may fall quote firmly outside the category of “little” luxuries, this lovely miniature piece, Girl Waiting, is both charming and surprisingly affordable—just the thing to grace any home.
Shown: Girl Waiting
Chesapeake Home
December 2010
Fresh Impressions
Light It Up
Brighten up any room this holiday season with candles set in these unique candle holders.
Shown: Totem Candlesticks
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February 28, 2011 Corbin on Primetime TV
As seen on The Bachelor Episode 8, Brad Womack visits the hometown of Chantal O’Brien. The Alexandra I Pedestal Table by Tom Corbin is seen when Brad speaks with Chantel’s father, Mike O’Brien, in their Seattle home.
And in Law and Order SVU episode “Pursuit,” Tom Corbin’s Male and Female Nudes are spotted in the home of Alicia Harding (Debra Messing).
The now sold out Male and Female Nudes are shown below in the Corbin’s home with the Bienna Bench and painting by Lou Marak.
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February 22, 2011 Artful Interiors in 1912 Firehouse
Photos by Ron Berg
Gallery
Featuring Tom Corbin’s bronze sculpture and furniture. Did you know Tom Corbin is also a painter? All of the two-dimensional work, including paintings and drawings seen below, are by Tom Corbin. Check out our fire pole in the second photo!
Dining Room
Table and benches by Dave Polivka. Repurposed wood planks originally used to hold back the flood waters of Turkey Creek.
Sitting Room/Gallery
Also serves as Corbin Boardroom, or where our regular staff meetings take place.
Tom’s Office
Studio is downstairs. We’ll be sharing work in progress in upcoming posts.
Corbin Office
Brooke, Susie, Julia and sometimes Roxy (The Corbin’s Standard Poodle) reside here during the day. All of our office furniture was retrofitted from our previous loft space, including desks, shelves and screens.
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January 11, 2011 It’s a snow day in the Corbin sculpture garden!
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December 13, 2010 Corbin Press 2010
Elle Decor
Peak Performance
December 2010
Shown: Twig Table by Tom Corbin
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna
Spaces Kansas City
‘Tis the Season…
Holiday 2010
Shown: Female Walking Maquette and The Conversation by Tom Corbin
Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler (The Conversation)
Decorati.com
The Buzz on Bunny Williams
2010
Shown: Tree Branch Floor Lamps by Tom Corbin
Photography by Fritz von der Schulenberg
Written by Buzz Kaplan
“To state the obvious, Bunny Williams needs no introduction. She’s not only one of the country’s preeminent design icons, but she’s also an accomplished author, speaker, businesswoman, garden expert and widely recognized tastemaker for gracious living…” Read on
Decorati.com
Designer portfolio, Jessica Lagrange, Chicago, IL
2010
Shown: Bella Table and Brenta Candlestick by Tom Corbin
Photography by Nathan Kirkman
Classic Edge: Jessica Lagrange
How have you observed a particular category, evolving over the past 20 years? Going from more conservative to more risk-taking; from hands-off to kick-back?
Actually, I’ve found that the notion of ‘categories’ is becoming a bit obsolete. Contemporary interiors have become softer and less stark, and pieces of all styles are being combined everywhere. The line between traditional and contemporary has blurred to the point that it is much harder to put a label on an interior, which I think is actually a step in the right direction. Read on
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November 10, 2010 Introducing Corbin’s new work
….as seen in Interior Design Magazine
Interior Design Market Tabloid
October 31, 2010
Shown: Hiero-Woman, Hiero-Man, Face Abstract, Bronze Bunnee
Corbin Bronze
Winning bronze can be best—especially when it takes the form of a whimsical Tom Corbin sculpture. Case in point: Hiero-Woman and Hiero-Man, both of which play on ancient Egyptian gods. She stands tall at 14 1/4 inches; he is 13 3/4 inches high. The Sphinx inspired Corbin to create his own modern-day mythic “manimal,” Bronze Bunnee. (page 213, Fall Market.10 Interior Design Magazine)
The artist makes screen-like planar sculptures, such as Face Abstract, which he patinaed in black. All are offered in a variety of patinas. 913-766-4012; corbinbronze.com. circle 240. (page 213, Fall Market.10 Interior Design Magazine)
Interior Design Market Tabloid
Ahead of the curve
October 31, 2010
Shown: Hershey Floor Lamp by Tom Corbin (page 178)
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October 28, 2010 From the desk of…
Kate Donnelly is a blogger, writer, photographer and author of this intriguing and revealing blog, fromyourdesks.com. This week, Tom Corbin is in the spotlight. See photos of Tom’s works in progress and get a glimpse into the day to day at Corbin Bronze. From Tom’s desk…
“From left to right: initial molding of Venus and Mars Tables (male and female figures, covered in lavender mold material), Bikini Bunnee clay in progress, Girl on Swing clay maquette, Flower Study wax maquette. Blank primed canvas is stapled to wall awaiting inspiration. Generally, I have 3 to 4 projects going simultaneously. Blame it on ADD or a short attention span. In any case, I jump from project to project, letting some to simmer over days to weeks. Others finished in an afternoon.”
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. No, not a wedding, just my studio. A wide array of drawings, books, completed works and some never to be completed works litter one corner of my studio.”
“The Portrait Wall” I attend a painting group each Monday night where you have to complete a portrait in an hour. Evidence of this is hung on my studio wall. Some weeks are a success other weeks…just a good experience.
I visit my desk periodically during the day. Perhaps to scan my Google calender, a quick review of my week’s to do list via yellow legal pad or a mild groan as I fill out a workman’s comp audit. I try to keep my time here at a minimum. It is a nice desk, though.”
Bikini Bunnee is enirely too cool. How did that work come about and use the bunny head and human form? Bikini Bunnee is an amalgam of two themes. The female form has been the primary focus of my art for years. The bunny head hides the actual expression of the individual which is then left up to the viewer’s imagination and interpretation. The bunny theme has been used in many ways and serves as an icon with multiple meanings from ancient to contemporary time.
Do you look at sketches as your sculpt? Is something physically present or is the idea more visually planted in your head and plays out accordingly? I use small sketches to develop ideas for sculptures and paintings. Once I decide to progress with an idea, I will produce a clay maquette (clay model) for a sculpture or a more developed colored sketch for a painting.
How do you choose your subjects in your paintings? Is there a human feature you look for or feel drawn to? It seems that I tend to gravitate to the individual human figure in painting. This stems from my approach to sculpture. I would like to experiment with much more comprehensive painting compositions in the future.
Can you talk a bit about your new space? After 23 years at the River Bottoms, does it help to start in a new milieu? I love our new space. We moved in to this 9,000 square foot 1912 firehouse in November of 2009. The First floor is studio, workshops, packing and storage. Second floor is offices and gallery. I’m very excited to have an outdoor sculpture garden where I can showcase larger pieces.
You are a Midwest native. How do you think the Kansas City art scene stacks up to other Midwest cities? Is it an inspiring town to work? I grew up in Dayton, Ohio. Graduated from Miami University and moved to KC. I’ve been here for 32 years. The art scene in KC doesn’t take a back seat to any city in the Midwest. It’s very vibrant and continues to grow. A lot of venues to show work and much more affordable to set up a studio here than on the coasts
What is your own personal favorite work (which you created)? I can’t pick one. Some I consider to be more successful than others. I don’t think I have made my favorite piece yet.
Apologies, Kate must show off now; one as a native Kansas Citian and two as old neighbor of Tom’s. She owns “Girl Waiting” and waits (somewhat impatiently) to collect more. If you would like to learn more about Tom’s work; pick up his book as an excellent introduction.
(image 1: Woman Walking Tall 68″H, 13.5″D, 47″W Bronze, brown patina with verdigris. 2: Aurora IV 40.5″H, 7″D, 9.5″W Bronze, green/brown patina. 3: Dominique 34″H, 17.5″D, 20.5″W Bronze, green/brown patin. 4: Girl Waiting 7.75″H, 1.5″D, 2″W Bronze, green/brown patina) garden photo: by Ron Berg.
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October 20, 2010 Corbin in Toronto!
Please visit our Toronto representative, Industrial Storm, to see our latest shipment of Corbin sculpture, lighting, furniture and accessories!
Industrial Storm is located in the Art + Design District at 1099 Queen Street West, 416-955-9888
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October 15, 2010 2010 Corbin Press
Spaces Kansas City
Artful Living
October 2010
Shown: Medallion Demi Lune Console Table by Tom Corbin
Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler
Spaces Kansas City
Found Art
October 2010
Shown: The Conversation and Corbin miniatures by Tom Corbin
Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler
Designer portfolio, Diedre Shaw, Burlingame, CA
2010
Shown: Walking Nude with Pear by Tom Corbin
Photography by David Livingston
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October 12, 2010 New Corbin in Los Angeles
Please visit the David Sutherland Showroom at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles to view this new shipment!
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October 6, 2010 Corbin has landed in New York
Please visit Holly Hunt in New York to see these new arrivals!
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October 1, 2010 New girls in the studio, Elli and Emma
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August 24, 2010 Modern Tranquility: Designer Gina Willman (Hawaii) from Decorati.com
Gina Willman’s thoughts on art and design from Decorati.com:
“What role does artwork play in your designs? Do you prefer to select the artwork before the furniture or find pieces later that fit within the design scheme.”
“We love to help find art and are often bitterly disappointed if we are not included…. Often a piece of art will be a starter inspiration piece for the whole room . Other times the art reveals itself half way through the furnishing process , often times it is the last find …. or we commission a piece . I love collaborating and exploring art options with artists and wouldn’t mind if I worked solely with the arts ( one of my jobs whilst going through design school was at a gallery ) . I love art history but had a hard time sitting through the slide presentations in school. The lights go out and so do I!! I have come up with some of my own art installations for various projects including river rock towers and a contemporary stone carving within the landscape to name a couple.”
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August 17, 2010 New work from the studio
Screens, botanicals and even a bunny head…more to come from Corbin Bronze!
Shown in clay, plaster, wax or a combination. Tom uses different materials to achieve the appearance and texture he is looking for in a particular piece.
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August 10, 2010 Corbin seen in Interior Design Magazine July issue
Corbin Bronze Monterey I and II Floor Lamps
View Monterey I Floor Lamp on corbinbronze.com
View Monterey II Floor Lamp on corbinbronze.com
View all Corbin Bronze Floor Lamps on corbinbronze.com
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August 5, 2010 2010 Corbin Press
Commercial Journal
Design that inspires, insight that informs
June/July 2010
Shown: Bronze Female Statuettes by Tom Corbin
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KC Home Design
Kansas City’s definitive source for fine architecture and design
May/June 2010
Shown: Bronze Female Statuettes by Tom Corbin. Exclusively for Kansas City Young Audiences, www.kcya.org
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Decorati.com
April 2010
Engineering Elegance: Lindy Thomas (Florida)
Shown: The Conversation
What role does artwork play in your designs? Do you prefer to select the artwork before the furniture or find pieces later that fit within the design scheme?
“Fortunately our clientele is a very sophisticated group with extraordinary private collections. We then design our rooms to feature the art, not anticipating that it matches but as a beautiful backdrop for a coalescing whole.” (Lindy Thomas)
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Kansas City Star
April 2010
Symphony Designers’ Showhouse
Interior Designer Susan Prestia
Shown: Isabella
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KC Home Design
Kansas City’s definitive source for fine architecture and design
March/April 2010
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St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles
March 2010
Oscar Worthy Style
Interior Designer Steve Toedebusch of Frank Patton Interiors
Shown: Male Reveal on Pedestal
A glimpse of the master bedroom as seen from the kitchen. The open floor plan allows for expansive views and easy entertaining. In harmonious contrast to this home’s modern feel, the kitchen is decidedly traditional with its formal classic style. Cream-colored cabinetry with an umber glaze adds warmth and softness to this gathering spot. Rich Delicatus granite on the countertops, backsplash and island pull the warm, inviting look together. Steel laser cut art by Bernard Collin, as well as two bronze sculptures (one pictured) by Tom Corbin, entitled “Male and Female Revealed” lead guests into the space.
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TrendsIdeas.com
February 2010
Eagle’s nest from Home & Living Trends, volume 2104
Interior Designer William Beson (Minneapolis)
Shown: Totem Candlesticks, Man and Woman in Repose
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The Independent
Kansas City’s journal of society
January 2010
Corbin Bronze Open House
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July 26, 2010 ASID Kansas City Event at Corbin Firehouse
Thank you to Taylor Design Group and the Kansas City ASID chapter for such a great event this week!
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July 22, 2010 “Pattern for Paws” Event at the Pacific Design Center, attended by Tom and Susie Corbin
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July 14, 2010 Brenta Table – New Occasional Table 2010
The design of the Brenta Tableembodies its own organic spirit. Tom’s “hands” can be found all over the table as he squeezed and prodded the clay into shape.
24″H, 18″ diameter
Bronze, natural patina
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July 14, 2010 Fleur Table – New Occasional Table 2010
Blooming in style and flair, the nature inspired Fleur Table has an elegant hand-sculpted oval top that emerges above a three legged botanical base.
23″H, 11″D, 17″W
Bronze, green/brown patina
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July 14, 2010 Sarah with Cupcake – New Tall Sculpture 2010
The giving female takes on a whole new meaning when the offering is a frosted cupcake! Whimsical and modern, Sarah with Cupcake is a contemporary nude that is anything but ordinary. White patina and a hand-painted cupcake complete the piece in an unexpected way.
61.5″H, 10″D, 7.5″W
Limited edition 40
White patina with polychromed cupcake
Cast stone base
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July 14, 2010 Renaissance Man and Woman – New Tall Sculptures 2010
With great intellectual acuity and a broad appreciation of the arts, Renaissance Man and Woman are just the genre of figures you’ll want to have in your inner circle. Delicately refined facial features demand a closer view while their strong column-like presence extrude stability and strength. Clean, modern cast stone bases complete the figures.
Renaissance Woman
62″H, 7.5″D, 7.5″W
Renaissance Man
62.5″H, 7.5″D, 8.5″W
Limited edition 60 each
Bronze, green/brown patina
Cast stone bases
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