A sculpture for your institution

Commission a sculpture shaped by your institution’s purpose, site and community. Develop the concept, scale, materials and installation plan with the studio.

Please include: institution, location, purpose, proposed site, timeframe and budget range.

Read the Aretaieion case study and institutional reference →

How a commission works

1. Initial discussionThe institution’s purpose, the site, the audience, the timeframe and the budget range.
2. Artistic proposalA subject and concept, developed with the institution, presented through studies and digital renderings.
3. Design and site reviewScale, sightlines, base, materials and installation requirements reviewed for the specific location.
4. FabricationModeling in clay, 3D scanning and digital refinement, large-format printing in recycled PETG, and hand finishing in metals and patinas in the studio. Bronze casting at a foundry where the brief and budget call for it.
5. Installation and documentationInstallation coordinated with the institution, followed by photography and documentation of the completed work.

Delivery and long-term care

Each project is planned with the institution’s architect, engineer and facilities team. The proposal sets out the schedule, the approval stages and who is responsible for each step, including foundations, anchoring, site access and installation. Materials and finishes are chosen for the specific site and its climate. On completion, the studio provides handover documentation with guidance on cleaning, inspection and maintenance. Detailed specifications are available on request.

Budget

Commissions typically range from US$150,000 to US$1,000,000, depending on scale, material and site. Each proposal specifies the sculpture fee and any additional costs for transport, installation, plinths, site preparation and applicable taxes.