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Reach Gallery visual arts 2008: Sculpture Lawn
Sculpture Lawn sponsored by: Geoffrey Dashwood
The monumental Crested Grebe is the latest in a series of monumental sculptures by Geoffrey Dashwood going back nearly 20 years. Dashwood is regarded by many as the world's foremost sculptor of birds in bronze and exhibits regularly on both sides of the Atlantic. He has been represented by Courcoux & Courcoux Contemporary Art since 1986 when his first lifesize bronze, a Mallard, was voted Wildlife Sculpture of the Year. Richard Southall
“Nothing is as important at this time in history as environmental issues, not only relating to ourselves but also the creatures we share this planet with. I am first and foremost a naturalist, with a great love of God’s creatures which is reflected in my art. The theme that runs through this project exists in both traditional and contemporary form. Through my studies of children’s literature, I have become aware of the many representations of animals as people, particularly the white rabbit. From Alice in Wonderland to Br’er Rabbit, a child’s cultural image of the animal recurred constantly and in some way represented an early form of anthropomorphic symbolism relevant to children but recognisable by adults alike. ‘The Rabbit, The Rat and The Tarantula’ stands as a child’s nursery rhyme or story, realised for all to see in a three dimensional form. This deeply symbolic imagery links us, the human animal to consider our link with our natural heritage and our animal ancestry, now lost and forgotten in our sophisticated society and to consider our own conscience and destiny. ‘The Game’ represents polar bears with human characteristics playing polar chess as their ice realm melts, driving the wild polar bear into extinction as the entire existence of the arctic regions are threatened. How many of these animals we know today, hazily remembered, will be our children's mythical beasts?" Richard Thornton
A series of unique sculptures designed for more intimate spaces. Inspired by the organic elements around us. They can be sited in an urban or rural context. The collection was well received at the RHS Hampton Court show. Constructed in stainless steel with glass, bronze, and copper details, the sculptures can incorporate water and light as appropriate for any specific garden design. The collection has been developed on a limited edition basis with each piece being signed, dated, and numbered. Richard also designs uniques work for your individual location and design needs. Simon Packard(Sculpture Lawn, prints in Long Gallery, La Scala, and Festival Office) 
Born in Sunderland Co Durham in 1960, he saw the last ship being launched on the River Wear in 1970 from the slipway whilst holding his Grandfathers hand, himself a foreman shipwright. Leaving the North for Brighton Polytechnic in 1980 for a Fine Art Printmaking degree, he stayed on the south coast for five years. The Royal College followed on, being awarded a Henry Moore Bursary. His Masters degree show featured massive woodcuts of birds and animals. A fellowship in Fine Art Printmaking at Gloscat in Cheltenham in 1987 offered studio space in the ornate Museum of Art and Science in Stroud Gloucestershire. It was during this research period he accepted his first Artist in Residence position in schools. This workshop provision continues to this day across many counties in the UK. He has remained in Stroud and its surroundings since. This creative and skilled engineering area has in turn triggered his artistic endeavour in areas of metalwork, ceramics, film, interior design and new media. In many of the commissions for large scale Public Artworks he attempts to instill in them a sense of awe similar to that experienced on the slipway on the River Wear. Andy Hawthorne
Andrew Hawthorne of Shhh! works with a collective of artists catalysing community events in the Southwest. These adventures in creativity often result in large fire sculptures, convivial architecture made from natural materials and landscape decorations. The beautiful simplicity and elegance of motion of the flags create an ideal ambience for people to gather together and enjoy themselves. “Since I began working with flags I’ve been amazed at the power they have to lift the atmosphere of a space. There’s something about looking up and watching fabric dancing on the wind that gives a sense of wellbeing and fun - especially if you’re lying on your back at the time!” Godfrey Phillips(also in Long Gallery) 
Godfrey Phillips is a British artist and designer based near London. He is a creator of public artworks, narrative sculpture, two dimensional works and outdoor constructions. He also creates sculpture and narrative works on paper, painting and furniture design. His work includes interpretation works, signage, casting, Jesmonite, wood carving, garden furniture, tables, benches, prints, figurative works in wood, wooden bridges, environmental works, welding, garden art, landscape art, chainsaw sculpture, workshops, community art projects, bird boxes, earthworks, railings, balconies, gates and wrought iron work. Godfrey Phillips - Windsor Memorial 2 Malcolm West(also in Thames Gallery) 
Born 1957 in Worcester England, Malcolm West graduated from Art College in 1978 then went freelance in 1979. His early works were slick & glamourous, influenced by Nagel, Warhol & Lichtenstein. In the late ‘70s, West exhibited regularly in London and the surrounding areas. By the mid ’80s he changed direction to work in an Impressionist & Post Impressionist painting style. This is also the time that he began serious sculpting. Now experienced with clay, casting in bronze, bronze resin and stone, he is currently working on pieces with a dance and movement theme. West works closely with a ballet school and attends Tango and Jive events for inspiration, while simultaneously working on other commissions, which include Portraits and figurative Sculptures. Dick Budden(also in Reach Gallery) 
Born in 1940, in Jersey, Dick Budden attended Kings School Bruton and Bournemouth College of Art. After 5 years enjoying the sixties, he started freelancing at BBC TV Centre in 1968. Budden learned to make anything, mostly from expanded polystyrene, at the drop of a purchase order. During slack periods he carved wood to make sculpture, some of which have been cast in bronze. A career high point was enlarging with Kenneth Armitage his last three public works. At present Dick is busy making sculpture and carrying out any commissions that come along.
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