Patrick Barry

Patrick Barry’s work in sculpture is a profound journey into the art of creation and refinement. He views sculpture as a tactical art, a tangible expression of a thought process, where each piece follows its inherent nature, much like an oyster producing a pearl. Barry believes the sculpture already exists within the material; his task is to remove what does not belong, repeatedly honing the piece until it reaches a state of ultimate knowing and self-forgetting.

For Barry, sculpting is an act of deep love and sacrifice, requiring the artist to let go of preconceptions and trust the process. This vulnerability and openness to being taught by the material and the act itself is what makes the experience profoundly human.

Patrick Barry’s art is a testament to his dedication and profound understanding of the sculptural process, resulting in works that resonate with both physical beauty and deep conceptual meaning.