Robert Rickard's Studio ― Contemporary Clocks
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We are simply in love with the wonderful colors and natural appeal of Robert Rickard's unique creations. From his famous branded "Kronosworks" clocks to his vases, mirrors, furniture and now sculptures, the use of contrasting colors and textures generates a commanding decorative impact. 

Rickard's work is incredibly vivid and yet very natural. The colors are reminiscent of the sunsets over the Rio Grande Gorge. It is in a bright, airy studio that Rickard creates memorable pieces which harness the myriad properties of metals: their rigidity, their pliability, and their essential chemical make-up. Our cat lovers would love this unique Cheshire clock. Can you tell: is that a sly grin or just the reveal for the circular pendulum bob that seems to roll from side to side?

His is a scientific approach. After using a hand-held plasma cutter to carve his designs into the base metal, each sculpture is then coated with other metals; typically copper, bronze, and iron. Each of these metals reacts differently to the chemical patinas and dye oxides with which the pieces are finished, creating a rich palette of hues.

Rickard has worked with his hands ever since he was a child growing up on the slopes of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains and in San Francisco Bay area in the 50's and 60's. A great part of his present day success is his architectural sensibility of negative space, proportion and balance, mixed with a deep understanding of quality craftsmanship learned working in the Theatre during and after college, creating everything from a cherry tree that nightly shed its leaves to an intricate Victorian drawing room or an entire Shakespearean forest replete with twinkling lights. Additionally, Robert Rickard is an honored Niche Awards Finalist and is a juried participant in several exclusive shows.

"Seeking a way to return to producing more concrete works, I've combined a lifelong interest in 'puttering out in the garage' with the visual aspects of the theatre. My tools are those common to metal fabrication shops: saws, shear, brake, torch, plasma cutter, welder, drill press, grinder, blast cabinet, spray booth.

While I've had no formal art education and no training in metal fabrication, my experience in the theatre and the garage provide me with skills which I am constantly expanding through experimentation with designs and processes. The work you see here is a snapshot of my progress. I have been deeply humbled and grateful for the way that I have been welcomed into galleries and collectors homes."   work
 

   Small KronosWorks Clocks Not so Small KronosWorks Clocks
   Cheshire Pendulum Clock
    Harmony Pendulum Clock

Composition #1 Pendulum Clock
 Malabar Pendulum Clock
 Mondrian Pendulum Clock
 

 

 

 

 

Rickard Studio KronosWorks Cheshire Pendulum Clock  *FREE SHIPPING

Bayou

Sandstone

 

Desert

This is a unique contemporary clock for the most discriminating of cat lovers. Just imagine the fashion statement you will be making when this piece adorns your home.

Can you tell: is that a sly grin or just the reveal for the circular pendulum bob that seems to roll from side to side? This fun creation is a definite must-have purchase for all our cat loving pals out there.

The pendulum is hand cut, textured, coated and patinaed. This exceptional metal artist and designer produces his clocks individually by hand at his studio in Taos, New Mexico. With each one he makes full use of the pendulum as an outstanding design element (with each passing second the colors change).

Dimensions: The Cheshire Pendulum Clock measures 10.25 inches wide x 20.5 inches tall.

Artist Robert Rickard's work is incredibly vivid and yet very natural. His is a scientific approach, using a hand-held plasma cutter to carve his designs into the base metal. Each piece is coated with other metals, such as copper, bronze, and iron.

The timekeeping mechanism is a quartz movement with batteries provided.

As each clock is a handmade original, the patinas will vary from the samples shown here. Price: $290.00

NOTE: Please allow 2 weeks delivery for this handmade line. This line is only available to folks in the contiguous United States (adjoining 48 states), post office box addresses also not acceptable.

 

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Rickard Studio KronosWorks Harmony Pendulum Clock *FREE SHIPPING

Although this is one of Robert Rickard's smaller clocks, it is a wonderful piece for those often unoccupied vertical spaces. The pendulum is hand cut, textured, coated and patinaed. In the Harmony Pendulum Clock, a plasma cut line separates the complementary colors of the piece. And, it is accompanied by a black circular pendulum.

Artist Robert Rickard's work is incredibly vivid and yet very natural. His is a scientific approach, using a hand-held plasma cutter to carve his designs into the base metal. This exceptional metal artist and designer produces his clocks individually. With each one he makes full use of the pendulum as an outstanding design element (with each passing second the colors change).

The Harmony Pendulum Clock is available in five colors as shown here: Blue/Yellow, Desert/Wheat, Forest/Wheat, Desert and Forest. As each clock is a handmade original, the patinas will vary from the samples shown here. The timekeeping mechanism is a quartz movement with batteries provided. Price: $199.00

Blue/Yellow

Desert/Wheat

Forest/Wheat

Desert

Forest


Dimensions: The wonderful Harmony Pendulum Clock measures 7 inches wide x 17 inches tall. Price: $199.00

NOTE: Please allow 2 weeks delivery for this handmade line. This line is only available to folks in the contiguous United States (adjoining 48 states), post office box addresses also not acceptable.

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Rickard Studio KronosWorks Composition #1 Pendulum Clock  *FREE SHIPPING
The Composition #1 Pendulum Clock is actually a "petite" Mondrian-inspired clock . . . for those folks who have only a limited amount of room to spare. It is based upon the proportions of a painting by Piet Mondrian, yet with richly patinas instead of his primary colors. Black painted lines divide this clock into a rectangular patchwork of bold, contemporary colors. The textured pendulum adds a visual impact as it gently moves side-to-side behind the rectangular opening. The pendulum is hand cut, textured, coated and patinaed.

Artist Robert Rickard's work is incredibly vivid and yet very natural. His is a scientific approach, using a hand-held plasma cutter to carve his designs into the base metal. Each piece is coated with other metals, such as copper, bronze, and iron, and made by hand in the Rickard Studio in Taos, New Mexico. This exceptional metal artist and designer produces his clocks individually. With each one he makes full use of the pendulum as an outstanding design element (with each passing second the colors change).

The Composition #1 Pendulum Clock is available in five colors: Bayou, Berry, Wheat, Midnight/Desert, and Midnight/Forest. As each clock is a handmade original, the patinas will vary from the samples shown here.


 Bayou

Berry

Wheat

Midnight/Desert

Midnight/Forest


Dimensions: The Composition #1 Pendulum Clock measures 9 inches wide x 24 inches tall. The timekeeping mechanism is a quartz movement with batteries provided. Price: $370.00

NOTE: Please allow 2 weeks delivery for this handmade line. This line is only available to folks in the contiguous United States (adjoining 48 states), post office box addresses also not acceptable.
 

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Rickard Studio KronosWorks Mondrian Pendulum Clock *FREE SHIPPING

The Mondrian Pendulum Clock is based upon the proportions of a painting by Piet Mondrian, yet with richly patinas instead of his primary colors. It is one of the most popular in the line. The color-matching pendulum adds a visual impact as it gently moves side-to-side behind the rectangular opening. The pendulum is hand cut, textured, coated and patinaed.

Artist Robert Rickard's work is incredibly vivid and yet very natural. His is a scientific approach, using a hand-held plasma cutter to carve his designs into the base metal. Each piece is coated with other metals, such as copper, bronze, and iron, and made by hand in the Rickard Studio in Taos, New Mexico. This exceptional metal artist and designer produces his clocks individually. With each one he makes full use of the pendulum as an outstanding design element (with each passing second the colors change).

The Mondrian Pendulum Clock is available in the following colors: Berry, Honey, Lagoon, and Lichen. As each clock is a handmade original, the patinas will vary from the samples shown here.


Berry

Honey
Lagoon
Lichen

Dimensions: The Mondrian Pendulum Clock measures 10.5 inches wide x 28.5 inches tall. The timekeeping mechanism is a quartz movement with batteries provided. Price: $480.00

NOTE: Please allow 2 weeks delivery for this handmade line. This line is only available to folks in the contiguous United States (adjoining 48 states), post office box addresses also not acceptable.
 

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Rickard Studio KronosWorks Malabar Pendulum Clock *FREE SHIPPING
The Malabar Pendulum Clock features horizontal color bands outlined by lines hand cut by a plasma cutter. The pendulum gently glides back and forth and is visible through the two openings in the clock. The pendulum is hand cut, textured, coated and patinaed.

Artist Robert Rickard's work is incredibly vivid and yet very natural. His is a scientific approach, using a hand-held plasma cutter to carve his designs into the base metal.

Each piece is coated with other metals, such as copper, bronze, and iron, and made by hand in the Rickard Studio in Taos, New Mexico.

This exceptional metal artist and designer produces his clocks individually. With each one he makes full use of the pendulum as an outstanding design element (with each passing second the colors change).
 
Dimensions: The Malibar Pendulum Clock measures 10.5 inches wide x 28.5 inches tall.

The timekeeping mechanism is a quartz movement with batteries provided.

As each clock is a handmade original, the patinas will vary from the sample shown here.

Price: $480.00


NOTE: Please allow 2 weeks delivery for this handmade line. This line is only available to folks in the contiguous United States (adjoining 48 states), post office box addresses also not acceptable.
 

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