Welcome to Barbara Phelps
Bronze Sculpture

​Alchemy is turning

soul into form.
Your desire, my hands—

we create something

lasting together.

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Watch: Sculpture in Motion.

The story behind statement and wildlife work.​

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Our large statement sculptures and animal & wildlife bronze sculptures are inspired by the untamed elegance of creatures, the power of mythic archetypes, and ceremonial strength. Influences range from the Pomo basket weavers of Northern California to the bronze armor of Samurai and Balkan warriors, from the wild coastal bluffs of the Pacific to the alchemical fire of

Italian foundries.

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These are not mere objects. They are keepers of story—portals into histories, landscapes, and lineages both personal and collective.

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Art That Builds Community
 

We believe sculpture is a bridge between worlds:
 

• Nature and culture

• Craft and spirit

• Tradition and transformation
   

Through collaborations with architects, interior designers, collectors, and cultural partners, our work inhabits homes, public spaces, and sacred places. A portion of our practice supports nonprofit causes, reflecting our commitment to cross-cultural storytelling, diversity, and conscious design.

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Commissioned Work & Design Collaboration

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At the heart of this practice is intentional design. With a background in graphic and spatial design, Barbara brings a thoughtful, collaborative process to custom work—whether creating site-specific sculptures, ceremonial forms, or commissioned

wildlife pieces.

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Design means listening deeply:

To place, to story, and to the emotional resonance of form.

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If you’re an architect, interior designer, or collector with a vision, we welcome the chance to collaborate. Select commissions considered for collectors and curated spaces. Inquiries welcome.

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International Influence & Foundry Connections
 

Barbara’s creative journey includes time in Italy, where she deepened her connection to the bronze casting traditions of Central and Southern Europe. This ongoing dialogue with international artisans and foundries shapes the integrity of each sculpture—whether a mythic guardian, warrior breastplate, or wild animal rendered in bronze.

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Exhibitions & Recognition

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Barbara's work has been featured in:

• San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

• Art Week Magazine

• Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco

• Pac Rim Annual Sculpture Exhibition

• Bryant Street Gallery, Palo Alto

• Grace Hudson Museum

• Galerie Blanche, Montreal, Quebec

• Dovetail Collection, Healdsburg

• ​Erin Martin Design, St. Helena
   

Art critic Kenneth Baker of the SF Chronicle personally commended the piece Icarus, affirming Barbara's pursuit of powerful, symbolic form and craftsmanship.
 

A Personal Invitation
 

We invite you to become part of our artistic family. Every sculpture you bring into your life supports not only an artist’s path, but a shared vision of beauty, legacy, and meaning in the spaces we inhabit.

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Satisfaction guaranteed. If your sculpture doesn’t feel right with you, you may return it. Free shipping on many

orders within the USA.

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Whether you’re gifting a sculpture or collecting your next heirloom, let our bronze creations carry your story.

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