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Michael Vaynman Sculpture

Born in St Petersburg in 1974 into a family of artists, Michael Vaynman has spent his career doing something most sculptors don't - producing all his own bronzes, overseeing each process from start to finish. That hands-on command of the material, from clay model through to cast and patina, gives his work a consistency and integrity that collectors notice. (Soho Galleries,Jose Art Gallery)

Working as a professional artist since 2001, Vaynman specialises in figurative and abstract bronze and stainless steel sculpture. His practice is built around a philosophy of aesthetics — exploring how we engage with objects and what we find beautiful within the experience of our lives. The result is sculpture that operates on two levels at once: formally precise, and quietly emotional. (Soho Galleries, Frances keevil)

His skill in bronze casting and patination is such that he has lent his expertise to many of Sydney's other well-known sculptors. He has also taught at the Tom Bass Studio Sculpture School and Workshop Arts Centre, two of Sydney's most respected institutions. His works are held in private collections across Australia and have featured in film. Jose Art GallerySoho Galleries

SOHO Galleries is proud to represent Vaynman's original and limited edition works. Available editions are finite and do not reopen once closed.

Artist Statement"I create sculpture that explores notions of beauty, the Sublime and that indefinable, poetic nature of the human condition. My interest is in the synthesis of geometries with organic forms such as the human figure. The structure ofmy work lays in the interplay of line and shape and how that relates to the entirety of the whole form. The main intention of my art is to bring quiet contemplation to the mind and involve the person in the aesthetic experience".Exhibitions and AwardsNumerous solo and group exhibitions over the years with Maree Mizon Gallery, House of Phillips Fine Art, Makers Mark, Galleria Aniela, Soho Gallery and Tighes Hill Gallery.Solo/major exhibitions at: Tighes Hill Gallery, Newcastle, 2006 House of Phillips Fine Art, Mosman, 2008 Maree Mizon Gallery, Woollahra, 2008 Soho Gallery, Woolloomooloo, 2010 Art Studios Gallery, Gosford, 2016Highly commended - French Rendezvous Sydney 2006 The Franco Belgiorno-Nettis Transfield Holdings Prize 2008 The Sculptors Society prize for abstract sculpture 2013 Gosford Art Prize finalist 2013 Harbour Sculpture finalist 2014 Gosford Art Prize finalist 2015 Gosford Art Prize finalist 2016 Gosford Art Prize highly commended prize winner 2017 *Several of Michael's Sculptures were picked for and featured in the film Mao's Last Dancer 2009.

About Michael Vaynman

Vaynman is one of a rare group of sculptors who controls every stage of production himself, from the initial clay through to the final patina. That process shapes the work. There is no distance between the artist's intention and the finished object.

Available Works

Browse Vaynman's current works at Soho below. Editions are limited and listed with their edition number. When a run closes it stays closed - if you're considering a piece, early enquiry is always worthwhile.

Bronze, Patina and Finish

Vaynman works primarily in bronze, with patinas ranging from deep earth tones through to warm highlights. Each finish is applied by hand and contributes to how the piece reads in different lights and settings. Contact Soho if you'd like guidance on which finish suits your interior.

Enquire or Commission

Michaels accepts commissions for bespoke works. If you have a specific brief — scale, subject, or placement. Reach out we are happy to assist.