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Gorilla Video

The year-long journey from the Corbin Studio to the PSU Campus is documented in this “Making of the Gorilla” video. From Tom’s initial trip to the Kansas City Zoo, to The Crucible Foundry to the final installation, you’ll witness the unique process of creating a monument. “Given the opportunity to sculpt my first gorilla, I...

Gorilla, Revealed!

OAGAAG Once A Gorilla, Always A Gorilla. 10/11, 12:13, 2014  There’s nothing quite like keeping a 2500 lb Gorilla a secret over the course of a year. Pittsburg State University unveiled a 1.5 times life-size bronze Gorilla by Tom on 10/11 at precisely 12:13 p.m. prior to their 2014 Homecoming game. As the centerpiece for the new Champions Plaza, the Gorilla will serve as...

Champions Plaza

PSU unveils Champions Plaza and creates new tradition. By Andrew Nash The band played, and cheerleaders shouted. Pittsburg State fans cheered loudly and the smell of tailgate wafted through the air. Although this scene seemed like either the glory days of a PSU championship run or, frankly, any given home football game, this was the...

Painting State of Mind

Tom’s painting voice evolves readily to capture the essence of his subjects in these new portraits. Style ranging from gestural brush strokes to photographic realism, the details are captivating while the subjects, thought-provoking

Museum Show Essay

The Figure:  Portrait and Symbol Paintings and Bronze Works by Tom Corbin The University of Mississippi Museum Show, Mar. 18 – Aug. 9, 2014 Essay by Dana Self Tom Corbin’s work occupies a space of utopianism, where perfection and the memory of perfection live. His female forms, family members and pets, and the carefree young people...

New Bowls and Tables

Introducing new bronze accent pieces ranging from bowls to small occasional tables. Unique inspiration combined with functionality make these Corbin pieces coveted and unforgettable Baako Bowl 2.5”H, 12”D, 39”W Bronze, brown patina with polished edge Makena Bowl 2.5”H, 10”D, 23”W Bronze, brown patina with polished edge Tryke Table 23”H, 18”D, 15”W Bronze, black/brown patina Astin Table 28”H, 12.5”D, 12”W...

New Small Sculpture

 Tom was inspired to create new small sculptures for his Museum Show at the University of Mississippi. These limited editions are playful and unexpected in their composition and dynamic in display Girl on Trapeze Edition 60 12”H, 5”D, 4”W Bronze, green/brown patina with polished highlights Counterbalance Edition 60 20”H, 8.75”D, 26”W Bronze, black/brown patina Seated Figure Study I...

California Dreamin’

After talking the talk, we finally walked the walk. Specifically, my good friend, Barry, and I have often talked of visiting the famous Los Angeles rock venues of the 60’s and 70’s. (That’s what guys turning 60 do.)                          

Museum Show

The  exhibition continues through August 9, 2014. Visit The University of Mississippi Museum website for more information

2014 Press Sightings

Miamian Fall 2014 Text: The Figure as Muse Girl with Dove Luxe Magazine October 2014 Article: Natural Instincts (p. 249) “A Vail Valley retreat embraces its surroundings with architecture that opens the interiors to the outdoors and materials that complement nature’s palette.” Text by Linda Hayes Photography by Peter and Kelley Gibeon Le Nu        ...

Tom Corbin at the UM Museum of Art

      Whether he is sculpting for an action movie or painting the family poodle, Roxy, Tom Corbin’s artistic talents cover a broad spectrum. His exhibit, “The Figure: Portrait and Symbol, Paintings and Bronze,” opened at The University of Mississippi Museum March 18. The exhibit includes bronze sculptures and paintings. The opening reception at...

Ole Miss vs. Mizzou

The University of Missouri vs. Ole Miss football game provided reason enough for an extended cultural road trip with good friends. Our circuitous route to Oxford, Mississippi went by way of Bentonville, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee                      

Color + Couture

I was one of the lucky 5 individuals asked to judge the 7th annual Color + Couture Fashion Show this past Friday, October 25th hosted by IIDA (International Interior Design Association). This creative gathering challenges design teams to create garments out of interior finish materials provided by national manufacturers. It was so much fun witnessing this...

Dancers in Art

As a favorite theme found in art history, “the dancer” has been an inspiration for Tom Corbin’s bronze sculpture for over two decades. The movement, composition and grace of the figure are qualities that he finds particularly intriguing. Corbin’s fascination with Edgar Degas’ sculptures and paintings served as the early stimulus for his dancers. Please...

Introducing Fiori

Each bronze Fiore is limited edition, signed and numbered. Available exclusively through corbinbronze.com. Limited quantities available for holiday delivery. Visit Store for more information or to purchase. “Rather than replicate actual flowers, I am more interested in the mood that the sculpted flower elicits. As a result, my bronze Fiori are Corbin hybrids. Beyond the physical forms,...

Corbin Note Cards

Two sets of designs available featuring artwork by Tom Corbin. 10 blank note cards with 10 premium envelopes per package. Visit Store for more information or to purchase

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Follow us on Instagram to see Tom Corbin’s latest designs and installations        

New Limited Editions

Ranging from 15″ to 78″, Corbin’s new editioned sculptures are now revealed. All limited editions are signed and numbered with the edition number located at the rear of the bronze base, near Tom’s signature. Once an edition is sold out, the mold is destroyed, never to be produced again.  View Diva IV in process HERE...

Fast Times in California

Checked two things off my bucket list by attending the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance followed by two days of America’s Cup races in San Francisco Bay                        

New Small Tables

Designing small occasional tables is one of Tom’s favorite studio projects. Intimate in scale, these tables most often take on sculptural themes tending towards simple, organic forms. Tom’s design process starts out with a cascade of ideas in the form of yellow legal pad “doodles” View on our website:Bulb TableSabra TableAll Occasional Tables 
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