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Michael Klapthor

Michael Klapthor

"I have a strong interest in figurative work, specifically using physicality to convey thoughts and emotions.  This has been a common trend in much of my clay work throughout my artistic career.  Each sculpture becomes a character that tells a small piece of their story. 

In my current series, I'm using altered forms from the wheel as my sole building material to construct sculptures that have a 1950's science fiction aesthetic.  The rounded, even forms I can create on a potter's wheel lend themselves easily to recreating this look, and the metal-rich clay and stains I use add rusty, worn character to each piece.  The result for me is a studio full of robots and ray-guns that I hope will resonate with my audience about fun and nostalgia, but also thinking of new ways to employ traditional mediums."

  • $450
    Michael Klapthor

    Sprout Ray

    This whimsical ray gun brings personality and light-hearted fun to a space. Please reference MKR238 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $1,200
    Michael Klapthor

    Blooming Rust

    This sculpture captures a sense of wonder known previously only to humans. This whimsical robot brings personality and light-hearted fun to a spac...

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  • $65
    Michael Klapthor

    Bulbot Mug

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! It measures approximately 4.25 x 6 x 2.75” and is made of stoneware. Please refere...

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  • Sold
    $65
    Michael Klapthor

    Bulbot Mug

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! It measures approximately 4.25 x 6 x 2.75” and is made of stoneware. Please refere...

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  • $65
    Michael Klapthor

    Bulbot Mug

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! It measures approximately 4.25 x 6 x 2.75” and is made of stoneware. Please refere...

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  • Sold
    $65
    Michael Klapthor

    Bulbot Mug

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! It measures approximately 4.25 x 6 x 2.75” and is made of stoneware. Please refere...

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  • $65
    Michael Klapthor

    Bulbot Mug

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! It measures approximately 4.25 x 6 x 2.75” and is made of stoneware. Please refere...

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  • $1,100
    Michael Klapthor

    Power Down

    This peaceful robot shows a peaceful meeting of the natural and industrial world. This piece measures 8.5 x 18.5 x 15.5" and is made of stoneware....

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  • Sold
    $150
    Michael Klapthor

    Rocket

    This fun rocket sculpture brings excitement and whimsy to any space. It can be displayed by standing it on its legs or hung from the ceiling with ...

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  • $2,000
    Michael Klapthor

    Mutually

    This whimsical robot brings personality and light-hearted fun to a space. This piece measures 20.5 x 17 x 21" and is made of stoneware. Please ref...

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  • $300
    Michael Klapthor

    FZ-3 Droid Captain

    This whimsical robot brings personality and light-hearted fun to a space. This piece measures 11 x 6 x 7" and is made of stoneware. Please referen...

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  • $350
    Michael Klapthor

    Owl Bot

    This whimsical robot brings personality and light-hearted fun to a space. This piece measures 11.5 x 5.25 x 4.5" and is made of stoneware. Please ...

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  • Sold
    $350
    Michael Klapthor

    Owl Bot

    This whimsical robot brings personality and light-hearted fun to a space. This piece measures 12.25 x 5.5 x 4.25" and is made of stoneware. Please...

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  • $1,200
    Michael Klapthor

    Be Still

    This sculpture captures a sense of wonder known previously only to humans. This whimsical robot brings personality and light-hearted fun to a spac...

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  • $55
    Michael Klapthor

    RoboCup Goblet

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! This piece measures 6 x 4 x 3.5" and is made of stoneware. Please reference MKR225 ...

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  • Sold
    $55
    Michael Klapthor

    RoboCup Tumbler

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! This piece measures 5.5 x 4 x 3" and is made of stoneware. Please reference MKR223 ...

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  • $55
    Michael Klapthor

    RoboCup Tumbler

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! This piece measures 5.25 x 4 x 2.75" and is made of stoneware. Please reference MKR...

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  • Sold
    $60
    Michael Klapthor

    CrunchBot Mug

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! This piece measures 4.5 x 5.75 x 3.75" and is made of stoneware. Please reference M...

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  • $60
    Michael Klapthor

    CrunchBot Mug

    This robot mug is the perfect vessel for your morning jet fuel! This piece measures 4.25 x 5.5 x 3.5" and is made of stoneware. Please reference MK...

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  • $300
    Michael Klapthor

    Cyclopic Guardian Bot

    This whimsical robot brings personality and light-hearted fun to a space. This piece measures 13 x 7 x 6.5" and is made of stoneware. Please refere...

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