The Sculptures of Skip Dyrda
This section gathers a wide range of three‑dimensional projects I’ve created over the years—pieces that don’t fit neatly into the mural or furniture categories but still reflect the same curiosity and craftsmanship. Some are small jewelry works made from glass or repurposed stainless‑steel flatware, others are hand‑built figurines, dimensional signs, or experimental objects that grew out of studio play. Whether functional or purely expressive, each piece explores form, texture, and material in its own way, and together they trace the many paths my sculptural work has taken.
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Figurines
A small community of figurines that began as a whim and grew into a full‑blown cast of characters. These gnomes—and the occasional non‑gnome who sneaks in—are sculpted from plastic clay
Steampunk Tablelamp
A small robot‑like table lamp built from waterpipe fittings, painted to resemble bronze and lit from both the head and its glowing “light sabre.”
Pirate Skull Table Lamp
A hand‑sculpted pirate skull table lamp built from plastic clay and assorted found materials, transformed with a tarnished bronze finish. It feels like something lifted from a shipwreck—playful, eerie, and richly textured.
Steampunk Turtle Table Lamp
A steampunk‑inspired turtle table lamp sculpted from plastic clay and wire
Silverware Sculpture & Jewelry
Small sculptural works created from silver‑plated and sterling flatware, reshaped into pendants and tabletop figures. Each piece begins as an everyday utensil and is transformed through bending, cutting, and forging into something expressive and unexpected.
Ancient Fragments of Time
At first glance, these works look like rescued pieces of forgotten frescoes…crumbled edges, fractured surfaces, and the soft wear of centuries.
Ralph’s Repair Shop Sign
A custom repair‑shop sign crafted from high‑density foam, rigid plastic sheet, and steel, painted to capture the weathered charm of the sign seen on PBS’s The Repair Shop.