

Sketch
2010
Compact in scale yet commanding in presence, "Sketch" is a 2010 steel and polyurethane sculpture by Brad Howe that distills the artist's distinctive visual language into a single resolved object. The interplay between the rigidity of fabricated steel and the chromatic warmth of polyurethane finish gives the work an energy that feels simultaneously industrial and playful, as though a spontaneous drawn gesture has been arrested in three dimensions and given permanent form. At just under seventy-four centimeters in height, the piece occupies intimate space with surprising authority. Howe has built a substantial international reputation through both gallery presentations and large-scale outdoor installations, and this work reflects the same formal confidence found in his monumental commissions. The title, "Sketch," reads as a quiet provocation, suggesting immediacy and instinct rather than labored construction, a quality that lends the sculpture an appealing sense of directness. The work rewards close attention, offering shifting contours and tonal shifts as the viewer moves around it, a characteristic Howe cultivates across his practice. For collectors seeking sculpture that balances conceptual wit with genuine material craft, "Sketch" represents a strong acquisition opportunity. The piece is signed, situating it firmly within Howe's authenticated body of work, and its modest footprint makes it adaptable to a range of domestic or institutional display contexts. Currently available through Adamar Fine Arts, it offers an accessible entry point into the work of an artist whose profile continues to grow across the international art market.
- Medium
- Steel, polyurethane
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Adamar Fine ArtsView on map
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