A new set of marble sculptures by Monaco based sculptor, Blake, is set to be unveiled at the Monaco Art Fair at the Grimaldi Forum, in Monte Carlo, April 29th until May 2nd. It's presented by Kehrig Fine Art. Blake, who's previous exhibitions include the much acclaimed ‘Fragments' - inspired by landmine victims - brings a contemporary feel to sculptures that ‘evoke art-historical precedents from Ancient Greece and Rome through the Italian Renaissance and France in the 19th and early 20th centuries'

Blake was born in the North West Territories, Canada. He studied figurative sculpture in Paris and in the early nineties moved to Monaco and opened his Monte Carlo studio. His new sculptures, as with previous works, are modeled from life in clay, then carved by master craftsmen in Pietrasanta, Italy. The resulting marble sculptures have a classic, timeless quality - produced by an artist known for his precise style of representational work.

Blake's work represents the human form but he wants to draw you in and allow you to understand ‘the essence of the human spirit and reflect the mystery of the soul'. You feel some of the great thinkers of ancient Greece and Rome would have approved of his work and ambition. Contemporary art lovers also love his sculptures - so timeless is an accurate description.

Make sure you don't miss this exciting exhibition.

Art Monaco 2010 - Special Edition Creativity on a massive scale, on show in Monaco from 29th April to 2nd May 2010, as the Hall Diahilev at the Grimaldi Forum transforms into a 35,000 square foot art gallery. READ MORE