Bobbie Carlyle

The essence of the sculpture of BOBBIE CARLYLE is captured in the words bold strength and provocative intelligence. She has established herself in fine art, particularly during the past decade. She creates sculptures in bronze and stone, all executed with imagination and vitality, in subjects ranging from wildlife to western to figurative. Carlyle has created some of the most compelling figurative work in the art world today, work that causes the viewer to look into themselves with the several layers of meaning.

Indeed, it is work that carries a strong psychological appeal; dealing with the full spectrum, complexity of emotion, struggles and triumphs of life, She has studied under many of the notable artists of today, and also takes influence from Solon and Gutzon Borglum, Rodin, Daniel Chester French and Michaelangelo. Further, her own life struggles and her seven children have been inspiration to many of her works.

Carlyle received her art degree from Brigham Young. University, Provo, Utah. She has taught numerous workshops and also at Colorado Institute of Art.

Her works are included in numerous public and private collections internationally in reliefs, smaller works, life-size fountains and monuments. Currently, she is working with architects, landscape architects and art representatives on numerous installations, commissions, fountains, etc.