120 ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2023
TOM ASHBOURNE SSC SCA OSA
www.tomashbourne.com
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anadian sculptor Tom Ashbourne primarily works in stone, using its natural energy and colors to create beautiful contemporary abstract sculptures. Like all exceptional art, Tom’s sculptures communicate meaning through form and energy. His signature style is sensuous curves, touchable textures, and compelling tension between positive and negative space. “I am a former corporate executive and a lifelong collector. I’ve developed a vast knowledge of art and art history, which encouraged my creativity and helped me become a confident sculptor. As a collector and professional artist, I continuously learn about color, balance, and how to present different images and shapes best. “ As a sculptor, I naturally think in 3D, a gift few people have. I see things in the raw stone and bring them out. I work on each side equally and continually assess the sculpture as it evolves. I want every side to draw people’s interest time and again. To me, the most successful piece of art is one that you can look at and own for years and continue to see something new and
“Energy & Light” (36”) Bronze
“Tommy” (15”) Bronze
different in it over and over. My sculptures have a softness, a warmth, an invitation. They are a representation of my natural curiosity and my personality, which is warm, welcoming, and inclusive. I naturally see all sides of situations, which I present in my sculptures. Some unusual elements I introduce are embedded billiard balls or iridescent glass. Like me, my sculptures don’t have many sharp edges; they have curves, positive and negative space, and lots of conversation between their different sides.
“Primal” (23”) Chlorite, Marble
