Work samples
About Scott
Scott Roberts creates a wide range of sculptural works from found objects and salvaged materials he finds on the street and collects from flea markets, junk shops, and estate sales. These pieces include small wire sculptures, quirky stringed instruments, and one of a kind chairs. His work has been exhibited in Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York. Scott is a graduate of MICA and maintains his home studio/workshop in Bel Air, Maryland.
Sculptural Works 2015-2021
Sculptural works exploring industrial themes using a combination of found objects, reclaimed hardware, salvaged wood, metal, and other materials.
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Eleven WashersSalvaged washers, bolt, hanger strap, wood. 3x1.75x5.5 inches.
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Green StructureFound objects and salvaged materials. 3x2.5x9 inches.
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SentryFound objects and salvaged materials.4x4x12 inches.
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WeightedSalvaged wood, caster, sinker, string. 3x2x7.5 inches.
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Power PlantSalvaged bicycle spokes, pulley, bottle caps, concrete. 3x3x10.5 inches.
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Black StructureSalvaged wood. Paint. 2x1.5x6.5 inches.
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Untitled (pull toy)Found objects and salvaged materials. 13x5x11 inches
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Bearing SorterFound objects, salvaged materials, concrete. 4x4x10 inches
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UntitledSalvaged wood, reclaimed hardware, wire. 5x2.75x5 inches.
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BoilerFound objects and salvaged materials. 4.5x2x7 inches.
Sculptural Works 2022-2025
Sculptural works exploring industrial themes using a combination of found objects, reclaimed hardware, salvaged wood, metal, and other materials.
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Untitled. 2024Found objects and salvaged materials. 3.5x6x2.25 inches
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Untitled. 2024Found objects and salvaged materials. 3.5x2.25x8.5 inches.
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Untitled. 2024Found objects and salvaged materials. 6x4x9 inches.
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Untitled. 2024Found objects and salvaged materials. 4x2x9.5 inches.
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Untitled. 2024Found objects and salvaged materials. 6x6x9.5 inches.
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Untitled. 2024Found objects, salvaged metal and hardware. 4.5x4x6 inches.
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Untitled. 2025Found objects and salvaged materials. 7x2x10.5 inches.
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Untitled (boat). 2025Found objects and salvaged materials. 16x3.5x15 inches.
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Dead Ringer. 2025Found objects, salvaged materials, and concrete. 5x5x24.
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Field Study. 2022Found objects and salvaged materials. 18x5x13 inches.
Moving Parts. 2025
Solo show of recent work in the Cellar Gallery at Manor Mill in Monkton, August 23 through October 5, 2025.
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SnareFound objects and salvaged materials. 7x3x15 inches.
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CyclopsFound objects and salvaged materials. 7x7x32 inches.
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Hard Traveler -
Warbler -
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Untitled (boat)Found objects and salvaged materials. 16x3.5x15 inches.
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FlueFound objects and salvaged materials. 4x4x10 inches.
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What Remains (two views)Found objects and salvaged materials. 7x5x23 inches.
Pulp. 2023
Collection of sculptural works made of wire, found objects, and reclaimed materials for an exhibition at Pulp, a gallery in Holyoke, MA. October 21, 2023- November 19, 2023. Exploring ideas of weight, suspension, strength and motion, I attempt to create a sense of utilitarian purpose with this work. Due to the small scale, materials, and industrial themes, these pieces often feel as if they could be models or studies for much larger works, again suggesting the concept of functionality.
57w57arts. 2023
Group of sculptures composed of wire, found objects, and reclaimed materials. These were part of a group show at 57w57arts in New York, January 8 through February 17, 2023. This work was created in 2022 when I first began experimenting with silver solder. This became a very effective way for me to connect small metal pieces together while still incorporating other materials and fastening techniques. There was a lot of trial and error with this work.
Quarantine Series
Group of small scale pieces created in 2020 during the beginning of the pandemic.
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Untitled (#5)Found objects and materials. 4”x1.5”x8”
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Untitled (#17)Found objects and materials. 2.5x2.5x6.5”
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Untitled (#13)Found objects and materials. 4”x2.5x7”
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Untitled (#14)Found objects and materials. 4.5”x3”x7.5”
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BirdishFound objects and materials. 5”x2”x10”
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DistillationFound objects and materials. 5”x3”x9”
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Untitled (#10)Found objects and materials. 4”x2.5”x7”
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Untitled (#7)Found objects and materials. 3.5”x2”x7”
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Untitled (#8)Found objects and materials. 3”x3”x5”
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Untitled (#9)Found objects and materials. 4”x2”x6”
Scrap Lutherie
Collection of found object stringed instruments, exhibited at Spur Gallery in Baltimore, December 2016 - January 2017.
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Upright with HornFound objects and materials. 10”x4”x58”
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One String Box and BowFound objects and materials. 4”x4”x30” and 2”x1”x30”
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Three String UkeFound objects and materials. 5”x4”x23”
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Memorial Can FiddleFound objects and materials. 4”x4”x26”
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Goose Bone (detail)Found objects and Materials. 7”x2.5”x23”
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Three StringFound objects and materials. 7”x2.5”x23”
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FarmasterFound objects and materials. 4”x4”x26”
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Ceremonial One StringFound objects and materials. 5”x2”x36”
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HarpFound objects and materials. 9”x4”x24”
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Two String Fiddle and BowFound objects and materials. 6”x2”x23”
Make Do Chairs
These functional chairs have been constructed using miscellaneous old furniture parts, scrap wood, reclaimed hardware, and other salvaged materials. They are inspired by the primitive works of individuals with limited hand skills, resources, and access to tools, but with an abundance of creative spirit and a knack for problem solving.