Tyler Lybbert is a Utah-based sculptor creating limited edition bronze figures centered around character, gesture, and everyday life.

After many years working as a character artist and Character Art Director in the video game industry, he turned his attention toward figurative sculpture. His background in character design continues to shape his work, bringing a strong sensitivity to silhouette, personality, and expressive form.

Working traditionally in clay and bronze, Tyler creates sculptures that celebrate the quiet richness of ordinary people. His ongoing series, Splendid Strangers, explores the humanity found in small, unselfconscious moments when people are simply being themselves.

His work favors clarity over complexity and warmth over drama. He simplifies forms and avoids unnecessary detail that might detract from the spirit of the figure.

Process

Each sculpture begins as a study, where he explores gesture, proportion, and character through observation and iteration. The final bronze preserves the integrity of the original sculpture, while a carefully developed patina enhances its readability, warmth, and natural sense of life.

Background

Character Art Director, Avalanche Software (Warner Bros. Games)

Over 30 years in character design and visual storytelling

Sculptor working in limited edition bronze