Biography
Robert Chambers is a Miami-born sculptor whose work merges scientific research, engineering, and material experimentation to create immersive objects and environments. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Chambers has developed a practice defined by curiosity, precision, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. His sculptures and large-scale installations have been exhibited internationally, and his work is included in major public collections including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, the Miami Art Museum, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Laumeier Sculpture Park. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Louis Comfort Tiffany Award, the Nancy Graves Foundation Award, and the USA Nimoy Fellowship.
In addition to his studio practice, Chambers is a devoted mentor, dedicated to shaping emerging artistic voices. He has served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Sculpture at Florida International University and the University of Miami and taught for nearly a decade at New York University. Chambers has mentored hundreds of young artists through his long-standing relationship with the National YoungArts Foundation, where he has served as a visiting artist, mentor, juror, curator, and panelist since 2013. His approach emphasizes rigorous experimentation, critical inquiry, and the development of a unique artistic vocabulary, guiding students to refine their craft while encouraging risk-taking and conceptual depth.
Chambers gives lectures, critiques, and workshops at institutions including RISD, Bard College, Moore College of Art, Hunter College, Washington University in St. Louis, the Kansas City Art Institute, and the School of Visual Arts. He is also active as a curator and community collaborator, helping shape artist-driven exhibitions and cross-disciplinary cultural initiatives.
Through both his artwork and mentorship, Chambers continues to promote a culture of discovery, generosity, and creative ambition, contributing significantly to the evolution of contemporary sculpture and to the growth of the artistic communities he serves.
