Christian Corbet's big break came with a portrait he created of the late HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Since then he's ventured back and forth, and even in between, with various materials from oils to bronze to textiles to watercolour to even metal. One media has simply never been enough. His portrait work has brought him to private sittings in Buckingham Palace to the person next door. His medallic art has been exhibited and collected across Europe and his mixed media abstracted works grace private homes and institutions around the world. His ceramics are often bold and full of character - challenging blend of sculpture and painting.

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Corbet's works have been collected by over 100 art galleries, museums and institutions worldwide. He can be cited in numerous publications worldwide. His national honours include:

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Grant of Armorial Bearings and Badge

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

King Charles III Coronation Medal

 

 Corbet has had honourary titles created by and granted  specifically for him and to him from the government. They include:

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"Sculptor for the Royal Canadian Navy" (Sc.-RCN)

"Regimental Sculptor for The Royal Canadian Regiment" (Reg. Sc.-RCR)

"Forensic Sculptor for the University of Western Ontario"

(Forensic Sc.-UWO)

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Among his impressive list of prominent world sitters he can also count many of them as friends with the end product of his creations having solidified a connection between the two. He is known for his relaxed and jovial approach to interviewing his sitters and making them feel at ease, a major component in his portrait work. One subject and friend, the late HRH The Prince Philip was one subject for whom he received much attention to treating is a specific way for his life sittings of The Duke whilst sculpting him in Buckingham Palace. "The equerry warned me to do this and that and of course I followed some of the protocol but I knew if I were to respect my art there were some things I needed to do in my own way. If I was to change who I was completely then that would have an adverse effect on the outcome of the portrait." The final sculpture received two official unveilings, one at Canada House and the other in Buckingham Palace, the latter placed into the Royal Collection, a first for a Canadian artist of a portrait of the a Royal Consort.

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Among his most celebrated work are forensic facial reconstructions of which he was trained and mentored by Dr. Nelson from the University of Western Ontario. His many subjects include the Sulman Mummy, Private Thomas Lawless, King Robert the Bruce and most recently Egyptian Pharaoh King Tutankhamun created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tut's tomb in 1922. The reconstruction was aired in a 2 hour feature movie on PBS on 23rd November 2022.

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In 2023 Corbet commenced a life sitting with former Prime Minister Jean Chretien which will be unveiled formally at a later date. Corbet's portrait bust of Alexander Graham Bell for the Royal Canadian Navy will be unveiled in 2024 at an official event.

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From 2021-2024 Corbet sculpted an official portrait of HM The King Charles III for the Royal Canadian Navy which will also be unveiled by the RCN later this year.

 

Whether the portrait be sculpted or painted he has followed the philosophy that each must stand independent of any specific style "The portraits I create are as unique as the subject themselves. Why would I even attempt to make any two look or feel alike as that would be just copying." 

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One last question that many people ask is "Can I afford an original Corbet art work". The short answer is "Yes, likely!" Corbet's art works can range from as little as $200 upwards to $50k" Happily, Corbet believes that his work should be made accessible to all people!

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