David Cerulli Studio has been producing fine art sculptures, paintings and drawings for more than 30 years. Individual collectors and corporate clients rely on the creative design solutions and quality workmanship provided by Cerulli Studio. Whether creating site specific outdoor sculptures, awards, or two- and/or three-dimensional works of art, each project is custom designed to meet the client's specific needs and budget.

In collaboration with some of the finest sculpture fabricators and foundries (including Tallix, Polich Art Works, Dent Mfg.) large scale works, awards, and limited edition pedestal size sculptures are produced by Cerulli Studio. Equally as important as working with the best fabricators and foundries in producing a successful design is the client's involvement in the creative process. Models and drawings are submitted for the client's approval and as a result of this ongoing collaborative dialogue unique design solutions are incorporated into each sculpture.

In addition to sculptures, David Cerulli continues to produce paintings, drawings, and limited edition prints. Primarily known for his abstract works, Cerulli is currently working on a series of landscape and seascape paintings and drawings. Some of these newer works can be viewed by going to the paintings page of the website.

A few of the sculpture commissions and painting projects by David Cerulli Studio are listed below, along with brief descriptions. For more detailed information about any of the art works on the website, please contact David Cerulli at cerullistudio@gmail.com

SCULPTURES

Descriptions of Three Commissions:

"To Cleave the Sky", 192” x 192” x 120”, stainless steel and bronze

Commissioned by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the company, this work was designed to abstractly represent the splitting of the sky or air, which is the basis for the company's products. The contours and surface textures of the stainless steel express the flow and swirl of air, while a bronze tool-like element hovers between the two silver forms as if in the process of splitting the work in half.

The outer surfaces of the stainless steel are mirror polished in order to reflect the sky and surrounding area, while the inner surfaces are burnished to create a contrasting texture. The bronze element dividing the stainless forms is polished on the pointed cutting edge and the handle has a red and brown patina.

"In a State of Rejuvenescence", 288” x 240” x 240”, painted aluminum

This work was designed for the Lehigh University Arts Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The design of the sculpture is an abstraction of a classic image (the Gods and the Muses dancing) which has been historically used to depict a celebration of the arts.

The neutral tan color of the arts center buildings provided an ideal background for the multicolor sculpture. The five abstract forms stand on a dark green granite, hexagon shaped base.

"Lipkin Memorial", 78" x 42" x 18", bronze

The Lipkin Memorial was one of the most unusual, interesting and, ultimately, uplifting commissions produced by David Cerulli. The husband and wife clients requested a design for a bronze sculpture to be installed on their gravesite. They hoped that the work would serve as a lasting symbol of their love for one another, as well as being a tribute to their many philanthropic contributions to the creative arts and education. After several meetings in which small models of the proposed sculpture were presented, a final design was approved. The sculpture is now permanently installed on their headstone in Easton Cemetery, Easton, Pennsylvania.

PAINTINGS

While looking for interesting designs found in seashells and other fragments washed up on beaches and bays, David Cerulli became intrigued by the surrounding scenes: unusual sand dunes, reeds, grasses, shrubs. These natural forms were particularly dramatic when combined with the various colors and shadows created by sunrise and sunset lighting. Inspired by such scenes he soon began carrying his easel, paints and sketchbook on artistic outings to various beaches and bays.  Quick renderings were made that served as artistic notes to be used when producing paintings in the studio. The result is an ongoing group of paintings called the "Dunes" series.

While even his most abstract designs are nearly always based on natural forms, the Dunes series is also a return to the earliest days of his studies when Cerulli painted scenes directly from nature. This series of paintings uses motifs and methods learned by working abstractly and combines these techniques with the ideas found in his earlier, more representational paintings.

The newest series of paintings (currently in the earliest stages of production) is the "Parks" series. This ongoing collection of paintings and drawings is inspired by the many parks in and around New York City. Recent paintings from this series can be found on the LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS page. Please check back here periodically for more paintings and a new section on the website devoted to sketches and drawings, which will be posted soon.

For more detailed information about any of the work on the website,
please contact David Cerulli at cerullistudio@gmail.com