Selected Commissions
Rubin Peacock’s commissioned works reflect a mastery of form, scale, and symbolism—each piece thoughtfully designed to complement its environment while telling a story of strength, movement, and transformation. From large-scale public sculptures to site-specific installations for museums, universities, and corporate collections, Rubin’s art invites reflection and interaction. Explore a selection of his commissioned works below, each one a testament to his unique ability to merge vision with place.
Mattaponi Memories
2000, Cast Bronze, 3′ x 4′ x 3′, 300 lbs
Media General Corporate Headquarters, Richmond, Virginia
America’s Gateway
1984, Cast Bronze, 8′ x 8′ x 10′, 1500 lbs
America’s Gateway Park, Miami, Florida
Smith Stele
1994, Cast Bronze, 7′ x 4′ x 4′, 349 lbs
Commissioned by the Founder of Mrs. Smith’s Frozen Pies for her Home, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
STELE CONSTRUCTION
1980, Cast Bronze, 48″ x 28″ x 8″, 250 lbs
Commissioned by Mr. Eldridge and Dr. Erica Blanton for private collection, Richmond, Virginia
ANCESTRAL TERRAIN
1985, Cast Bronze, 4′ x 2′ x 4′, 200 lbs
Commissioned by Kip Kephart and given to University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
FANTASY STELE
2005, Cast Bronze, 5′ H x 2′ W, x 2′ D, 300 lbs
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond
Commissioned by Henrietta Near in memory of VMFA curator Pinkney Near
TRIAD
1980, Cast Bronze, 5′ x 4 1/2′ x 4′, 700 lbs
Exterior, Fine Arts Building, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, North Carolina
INCA PASSAGE
2004, Cast Bronze, 3′ x 2′ x 1′, 280 lbs
Commissioned by Linda Carr Sawyers for private collection, Richmond, Virginia
Wedged Stele
1985, Cast Bronze, 5′ x 15′ x 15′, 350 lbs
ER Carpenter Company, Inc. Corporate Headquarters, Richmond, Virginia
Robert Chandler Memorial
1980, Cast Bronze, 47″ x 28″ x 18″, 275 lbs
Commissioned by Kephart Foundation, Richmond, Virginia
Pentangle
1982, Cast Bronze, 12′ x 6′ x 4′, 1100 lbs
Private Collection, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lipman, Richmond, Virginia
UNTITLED
1988, Cast Bronze, 8′ x 5′ x 3′, 1200 lbs
Trammel-Crow Corporation, Richmond, Virginia
Kanahwa Landscape IV
1978, Cast Bronze, 5 1/2′ X 2′, 550 lbs
Federal Reserve Bank, Richmond, Virginia
Lost Canyon
1983, Cast Bronze, 20′ x 41′ x 24′, 265 lbs
Private Collection of Heyn and Sandy Kjerulf, Richmond, Virginia
REFLECTIONS
1991, 24″x12″x8″, 85 lbs
Virginia Museum, Richmond, Virginia