Public and commissioned work
Built through research, collaboration, and respect.
Fernando Guérard develops commissioned sculpture through careful observation, historical study, material experimentation, and close dialogue with the individuals and communities represented.
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Selected projects
Portraits, installations, and institutional work
Projects created for cultural organizations, healthcare environments, private clients, and public-facing spaces.
Commission process
From purpose to permanent form
Every commission is different. The stages below provide a clear framework while allowing the process to respond to the subject, material, site, and client.
01
Conversation
The project begins with its purpose, audience, location, history, and the people or community it will represent.
02
Research
Historical, photographic, personal, and site-based research establishes an accurate and respectful foundation.
03
Concept
Sketches, references, scale studies, and material possibilities clarify the visual direction.
04
Planning
Scale, material, budget, fabrication, delivery, and installation requirements are developed together.
05
Modeling and review
The form is built and refined through scheduled review points appropriate to the project.
06
Fabrication and installation
The approved work is cast, constructed, finished, delivered, and installed as required.
Studio inquiries
Portraits, memorials, and site-specific work
Commissioned projects are developed through research, observation, material planning, and close collaboration with the people and communities represented.