Robin Antar

almost finished, but not right yet

2008-07-30T17:17:00.000-07:00

The boxing gloves

2008-07-24T19:53:00.000-07:00

carved out of marble, needs to be polished and stained red, then the real strings and stiching will be added to make it look like the real deal.

Robin Antar at work on a new sculpture in Marble, Co

2008-07-24T19:45:00.000-07:00

Robin Antar at work on a new sculpture in Marble, Co

2008-07-24T19:41:00.000-07:00

cow boy hat in the works

2008-04-11T15:35:00.000-07:00

each picture was taken after a days work, there but not yet, still needs more work

Brown lova sculpture

2007-10-05T16:01:00.000-07:00

THIS WAS TAKE FROM MARBLE, COLORADO. IF ANYBODY FINDS IT AN AWARD WILL BE GIVEN

This was a piece of very strang marble, it had flint and other unknow materials, when cutting with a diamond blad sparks would fly. Sorry but this piece is missing in action, not found after starting it in Marble Co.

him and her, work in progress

2007-07-31T20:57:00.000-07:00

Knot 42 inches high, work in progress

2007-07-31T20:51:00.000-07:00

Heinz ketchup almost finished

2007-07-31T20:43:00.001-07:00

Heinz Ketchup Bottle

2007-07-22T17:47:00.000-07:00

this is what the stone looked like before I made ''S Relationships"

2007-06-24T22:28:00.000-07:00

Robin Antar's latest creation

2007-06-24T22:23:00.000-07:00

this piece is called "S Relationships" and it is carved out of black Utah alabaster

Polishing the Knot

2007-06-19T17:39:00.000-07:00

we are up to 170 grit, must go up to 12,000.00 grit, a few days away

Award Winning Brooklyn Sculptor creates a very large bottle of Heinz Ketchup out of stone at Marble/marble this past summer

2007-06-14T22:27:00.000-07:00

Award-Winning Brooklyn Sculptor to Create
a very large bottle of Heinz® Ketchup out of Red Travertine at
Sculpting Camp in Marble, CO this Summer
JULY 13 – AUGUST 5, 2007

Award Winning Brooklyn Sculptor creates a very large bottle of Heinz Ketchup out of stone at Marble/marble this summer Award-Winning Brooklyn Sculptor to Creates a very large Bottle of Heinz® Ketchup out of Red Travertine at Sculpting Camp in Marble, CO this SummerJULY 13 – AUGUST 5, 2007Brooklyn, NY – Award winning sculptor Robin Antar, known for her realism in stone, will carve out a very large bottle of Heinz® Ketchup this summer at the MARBLE/marble Symposium, in Marble, Co. for the Marble Institute of Colorado, July 13 – August 5th. When it’s completed, the sculpture will be placed in the corporate headquarters of Heinz in Pittsburgh, PA. for a limited amount of time. Ms. Antar, who was recently named in the Best of American Sculptors 2007, is known for her icons of American culture, often described as trompe l'oeil. Her works include a Skechers’ logger boot, a pair of Diesel jeans, a bag of Milano cookies, a bottle of Chateau Haut-Brion, and an 800 lb. bag of M & M’s, & much more.Antar replicates meticulously to scale these objects in carved stone so realistically, that one has trouble distinguishing her sculptures from the real thing.Once Antar completes the Heinz® Ketchup bottle sculpture, she will shoot a commercial about the experience and submit it to the Heinz® Ketchup “Top This” TV Contest, which challenges consumers to create the next great Heinz® Ketchup TV Commercial, a competition that was launched by the company earlier this year.Each year the Marble Institute of Colorado (http://www.marbleinst.org/) offers marble sculpting sessions to sculptors who wish to create in a non-competitive atmosphere of sharing and camaraderie. The marble worksite sits amongst stands of aspen, pine and tall Douglas firs along the Crystal River of Marble, CO.Robin Antar’s works have appeared in exhibitions at museums, galleries, corporate offices and universities, ranging from the City Museum in St. Louis, to the Nabisco Corporation Gallery, to New York University. She recently appeared on HGTV’s That’s Clever, where she transformed a block of stone into a life-like boot. She sells her original pieces for upwards of $25,000.Several of Antar’s works are currently featured in a new exhibition, ‘Made in the USA,’ on view at the Blue Hill Art and Cultural Center in Pearl River, NY, JUNE 12-NOV 30, 2007.Additionally, an online exhibition features her work at: http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/, JUNE, 2007 - May 31, 2008.For additional information, visit her website at http://www.rantar.com/. (Interviews, photos & demos available by contacting Vicki Garfinkel vickig@eclipse.net# # #

pictures from the Pearl River Show

2007-06-14T22:20:00.001-07:00

Made In the USA is the Theme of the New Exhibit at the Blue Hill Cultural Center, Pearl River, NY

2007-06-14T21:48:00.000-07:00

‘MADE In The USA’ is Theme of New Exhibit at the
Blue Hill Cultural Center, Pearl River, NY, JUNE 14 – NOV 30, 2007

Brooklyn Sculptor will be among 60 Exhibiting Artists, all members of the National Association of Women Artists

Pearl River, NY – ‘Made in the USA’ is the theme selected by the National Association of Women Artists in collaboration with the Blue Hill Cultural Center in Pearl River, NY. Works by 58 female artists will be on view JUNE 14 through NOVEMBER 30, 2007 at the Rockland County based center. For information the public may contact 845-359-1584.
Among the artists participating will be Brooklyn mom and sculptor Robin Antar, who will display her lifelike 800 pound bag of M & M’s, as well as her abstract works in limestone, ‘Body Movement’ and ‘Vision.’
Ms. Antar, who is known best for her icons of American culture, often described as trompe l'oeil, was recently named in the Best of American Sculptors 2007.
Antar’s works have appeared in exhibitions at museums, galleries, corporate offices and universities, ranging from the City Museum in St. Louis, to the Nabisco Corporation Gallery, to New York University. She recently appeared on HGTV’s That’s Clever, where she transformed a block of stone into a life-like boot. She sells her original pieces for upwards of $25,000.
The theme for the new exhibition, ‘Made in the USA,’ is open ended with interpretations from the literal to the metaphorical. Images can be as literal as a presentation of goods manufactured in the United States, or expressions of nostalgia, or patriotism, or scenes of the American landscape. The metaphorical end of the spectrum encompasses interpretations that are spiritual or visionary.
The National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) was founded in 1889, and is the oldest professional women’s fine arts organization in the United States. Through its exhibitions, programs and archive, NAWA fosters awareness of the monumental contributions of women to the history of American art.
The Blue Hill Art and Cultural Center has been the site for major exhibitions of Fine Art since 1984. It remains the prime exhibition space in Rockland County for American and international artists of outstanding achievement and reputation whose work is suited for public space. Blue Hill Plaza is a beautifully landscaped corporate center where a pond and an atrium unite two contemporary buildings that house Rockland’s prime businesses.
A special reception for the artists will beheld JUNE 14th, 5:30-8:00 PM at the Blue Hill Cultural Center, located at One Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River, NY. Information: 845-359-1584.
Note to Media: Photos and demos of Ms. Antar’s work, as well as interviews are available. For arrangements contact Vicki Garfinkel, vickig@eclipse.net

Brooklyn Artist Robin Antar receives special recognition

2007-06-14T21:43:00.000-07:00

June 5, 2007 -- Artist ROBIN ANTAR of BROOKLYN, NEW YORK has received an Award of Excellence and a Special Recognition Merit Award for artwork in the "9th Annual Collage, Digital & Mixed Media International Juried Online Art Exhibition” hosted by http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/.This international exhibition received over 300 entries from around the world and 59 artists were selected by the juror Larry Bradshaw, Professor of Art at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.Professor Bradshaw states this about this specially recognized work:“Robin Antar of Brooklyn, NY is a super realist sculptress. Her attention to accuracy and detail is phenomenal especially seen in her limestone carving of a denim jacket appropriately titled “Jacket”. The folds, the buttons, the pockets and cuffs are superbly carved out. Another strong work is “Jeans” which shows a pair of jeans as if hanging from something. It’s amazing to see the accuracy of the zipper and even the lettering on the tags are very convincing.”The exhibition will be on display online during June, 2007 at http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/ and continue for 12 months, closing May 31, 2008.Further information about the artist:"Brooklyn-based sculptor Robin Antar replicates meticulously to scale everyday objects (shoes, clothing and candy) in carved stone. The result is a staggering and challenging trompe l'oeil for the viewer: is it a sculpture or is it the real thing?
Her works include a Skechers’ logger boot, a pair of Diesel jeans, a bag of Milano cookies, a bottle of Chateau Haut-Brion, and a bag of M & M’s, and much more. They are among the many icons of American culture that comprise the unique works of NY artist Robin Antar, recently named in the Best of American Sculptors 2007.
This mother of three sculpts visual duplications of the products of our culture in her studio, “freezing” the objects in time.

Antar’s works have appeared in exhibitions at museums, galleries, corporate offices and universities, ranging from the City Museum in St. Louis, to the Nabisco Corporation Gallery, to New York University. She recently appeared on HGTV’s That’s Clever, where she transformed a block of stone into a life-like boot. She sells her original pieces for upwards of $25,000.
“I record markings and symbols that reflect an object’s life and use, including their wear and tear in the form of creases, folds, dents and crevices,” said Antar, a graduate of the School of Visual Arts. “Most of the carvings are done in life scale and are intended to defy the viewer to discern the sculpture from the original object.”
Indeed, her artwork is amazingly lifelike. An Italian shoe shows the ever-so-slight signs of wear, and a plate of cookies, stacked just so, forces an observer to look twice before considering whether to swipe one. At a recent exhibit, her artwork had to be roped off because many people felt the urge to touch them.
She can spend anywhere from three to six months on a piece. To create a boot, for example, Antar cut lines and made deep scratches in the stone to mimic the sole. She tinted it with a thin coat of black, letting the grains of the stone show through. She then applied a thicker coat on the sole, creating the look of rubber.
Sculpting since she was 14 and a student at Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, Antar typically works at night – after her husband and children are asleep. In contrast to the order of her home and the gallery-like quality of her living room where she rotates her favorite pieces, her studio houses 20,000 pounds of stone (which spills over into her garage), works in progress (at present a bottle of Heinz ketchup), and the unusual tools of her trade (including heavy drills that seem far too bulky for the slight Antar to lift, much less sculpt with).
She sculpts both objects that catch her fancy and commissioned pieces that can range from one’s favorite pair of clothes to a family heirloom (e.g. a tallis, or Jewish prayer cloth). Her work can be found in many homes and private collections, including that of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer.
“The work is physically demanding and the fine detail requires an immense amount of focus and time,” said Antar, who has also developed a clientele for another aspect of her work, Judaic ceremonial artwork. “The money and the recognition are nice, but you do this for love.”
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Recently Antar created a line of Wine Knots, sculptures that hold bottles of wine and also stand alone as art. This summer Ms. Antar can be found at sculpting camp in Marble, CO, where she’ll transform 1,000 pounds of red travertine marble into a lifelike bottle of Heinz Ketchup.
Ms. Antar’s work will be on view at the Blue Hill Cultural Center, Pearl River, NY, as part of the “Made in the USA” exhibition, JUNE 12-NOV 30, 2007. For additional information, visit her website at http://www.rantar.com/. (Interviews, photos & demos available by contacting Vicki Garfinkel, A picture and more information about this work can be downloaded athttp://tinyurl.com/325ooo http://tinyurl.com/2tjzzsUpstream People Gallery Team5607 Howard StreetOmaha, NE 68106-1257shows@upstreampeoplegallery.comMedia Contact: Vicki Garfinkel, vickig@eclipse.net

Robin Antar's latest creation "Knot"

2007-06-08T20:51:00.001-07:00

Robin Antar's latest "Wine Knots"

2007-06-08T20:44:00.000-07:00

Robin Antar would like to introduce you to her new line of "Wine Knots." These are sculptures that hold wine, but they are also stand alone works of art. When you run out of wine, you never have an empty wine rack lying around.
This elegant, curvaceous sculpture is both functional and beautiful. It can serve as a table center piece for holiday gatherings or a conversation piece gracing your den. No matter how you choose to display the “Wine Knots,” the modern and simple design will make a bold statement.

Sculptural Pursuit's 4th annual Competition, Robin Antar won 4th Place

2007-04-04T21:33:00.000-07:00

Robin was announced as the FOURTH PLACE WINNER in Sculptural Pursuit's 4th annual competition. She will be featured in a profile article with photographs in the July 2007 issue of their online publication, Creative Wisdom.

winner of United Creators 2nd place award

2007-04-04T21:23:00.000-07:00

United Creators' First Annual Online Arts Competition
2nd place winner: www.robinantar.com (sculpture)
A Brooklyn-based sculptor, Ms. Antar replicates meticulously to scale everyday objects (shoes, clothing and candy) in carved stone. The result is a staggering and challenging trompe l'oeil for the viewer: is it a sculpture or is it the the real thing? check out
http://www.unitedcreators.com/RobinAntar

The winners will also have they works showcased in a group exhibition scheduled for May, 3 -16, 2007 curated by United Creators at the Curb Art Space, 535 West 34th Street, New York, NY between 10th & 11th Avenues. The entrance to the space is through the gated courtyard.
http://www.thecurbartspace.com

Robin Antar won contest at www.matchup.com

2007-01-26T20:11:00.000-08:00

The Matchup Prize for first place in sculpture went to Robin Antar

stones arrived for my new sculptures that hold wine "Wine Knots'

2006-12-30T19:30:00.000-08:00

Robin Antar working at Sharon Gainsburg's Studio in Las Vegas, NV

2006-12-01T21:44:00.000-08:00

Great fun working outside in the sin city of Las Vegas, NV

Robin Antar at the alabaster quarry in Utah

2006-12-01T21:21:00.000-08:00

Robin Antar in Utah picking out stones for her new wine knots. I ordered 4000lbs of alabaster and different colored marbles. Should arive in my place around Dec 20th 06. Then the work begains.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup

2006-11-09T21:53:00.000-08:00

While I am waiting for the stones to come form the west, and the casts to come back form the caster. I am going to finish a bag of Reese's Peanut Butter cups I started last summer when I was at Marble/Marble in Marble Co. It is out of oragange alabaster, to get the color of the oragne bag.

Work in Progress, Diesel Jean Jacket

2006-10-21T23:21:00.000-07:00

Robin Antar carving a block of limestone, soon to be a Diesel Jean Jacket

Diesel Jean Jacket

2006-10-21T23:11:00.000-07:00

Carved limestone and oils "Diesel Jean Jacket" 27"h X 23"w X 6"d