Richard Erdman with Velo, 2025, Carrara Marble, 74 x 32 x 23 inches (photo courtesy of Richard Erdman Studio)
Few artists working today command the language of stone with the grace, ambition, and technical mastery of Richard Erdman. For more than four decades, Erdman has transformed marble and bronze into sweeping gestures—sculptures that evoke motion, tension, and serenity, all at once. His works appear to defy gravity, bending and folding in fluid arcs that feel carved not only from stone, but from time itself.
At the heart of Erdman’s process is a profound respect for material. He sources his marble from some of the most storied quarries in the world—most notably Carrara, Italy, where Michelangelo once walked the same mountainsides selecting stone for his masterpieces. Erdman’s marble arrives as monumental blocks, each containing its own natural history: ancient sediment, fossilized energy, and geological memory. Through a combination of hand-carving, precision tools, and a deep intuitive understanding of form, he releases movement from the stillness of the rock, coaxing out shapes that feel organic, architectural, and distinctly his own.
Richard Erdman, Passage, 1985, Italian Travertine, 190 x 300 x 100 inches; Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens at PepsiCo
Purchase, NY (photo courtesy of Richard Erdman Studio)
Erdman’s work resonates across cultures and landscapes, with major public installations and museum exhibitions throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. His sculptures can be found in notable public collections such as the Enea Tree Museum, Rapperswill-Jona, Switzerland; Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach, FL; and Weintraub Sculpture Garden, Tel Aviv, Israel where they serve as contemplative anchors, engaging viewers through their elegance and monumental presence.
Private collectors and art patrons worldwide seek Erdman’s work for its rare balance of boldness and refinement. His sculptures carry a powerful emotional charge: they invite touch, suggest movement, and transform every environment they inhabit, whether a secluded estate or a public square.
Richard Erdman, Spira Si, 2024, Carrara Marble, 84 x 54 x 42 inches (photo courtesy of Richard Erdman Studio)
Richard Erdman, Salient I, 2022, Carrara Marble, 102 x 54 x 50 inches (photo courtesy of Richard Erdman Studio)
For clients interested in commissioning a custom work, Melissa Morgan Fine Art collaborates directly with the artist and his studio to guide the process—ensuring each piece reflects the collector’s vision while honoring Erdman’s signature sculptural language. These one-of-a-kind commissions offer an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the creation of a lasting, architectural artwork shaped from the earth’s most enduring materials.
Details of Velo, currently available at Melissa Morgan Fine Art (photos courtesy of Richard Erdman Studio)
To learn more about Richard Erdman’s sculptures or to discuss a custom commission, we invite you to contact the gallery. Discover how his monumental, fluid works can transform your space—and experience the presence of a sculptor whose vision continues to echo across the global art landscape.