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Lucy Kinsella
Selected artist profile information for this British Sculptor
AboutIt is a real pleasure to be able to welcome back Lucy’s rapturous approach to nature, and her skilful use of patination. Usually her exhibitions are a sell out, so we were lucky to have this piece to show you. |
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Exhibition HistoryRecent ExhibitionsNewby Hall, North Yorkshire Callaghan Fine Paintings, Shropshire Hancocks and Company, Burlington Arcade Byard Art, Cambridge Blake Gallery, York Osborne Studio Gallery, London Compton Cassey Gallery, Gloucestershire Chelsea Flower Show RHS Flower Show, Tatton Sausmarez Manor, Guernsey Burghley Sculpture Park, Stamford Pride of the Valley Sculpture Park, Surrey | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biography / CVBorn in Hampshire in 1960, Lucy moved to Leicestershire where she gained a BA Hon's in sculpture at Loughborough University. After Graduating, Lucy determined to develop her skills as an animal sculptor. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Artist StatementI am a figurative artist, focusing mainly on animals. My aim is to express the gestures, personality and character of the subjects I study. Some of the works capture a moment in time - the fluid lines of racing greyhounds, or the staccato bouts of boxing hares. The dynamics of interactive forms result in sculptures that vigorously dominate the spaces that they occupy. Conversely, other sculptures explore the brooding presence or serenity of a static form - a sentinal baboon, a standing horse. The contained mass creates a commanding presence, the viewers response is instinctive. The essential focus of my work is to capture the spirit of the animals I study.I work in methodical fashion, starting my reseach with small drawings and maquettes, which are then scaled up to larger two and three dimensional works. I use wax over copper wire for the maquettes, and it is at this stage that I establish the all important poise and gesture of the subject. I have recently started committing these small waxes to cast bronze editions. The larger sculptures that develop from the initial studies are modelled in plaster or clay, over welded steel or flexible aluminium armatures. Moulds are taken off the original sculptures and casts made, in either bronze or reinforced resin. The final stage of the process is the sensitive application of colour patinas, which serves to emphasize the ssculptural form and detailing of my work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards and PrizesLucy was awarded the Dante Alighieri Travelling Scholarship which took her to Florence and the Dennis Holt Travelling Bursary spent in Southern Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisitions / CollectionsLucy's work is held in many private and public collections both in the UK and around the word, including France, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, United States, South Africa, China, Japan and United Arab Emirates. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qualifications / Education1985/86 BETEC Diploma in Art and Design, Barnfield College of Art and Design.1986/89 BA Hons Degree in Fine Art, Loughborough College of Art and Design | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Influences / InspirationInspiration from Barye, Degas and Bugatti and the contemporary work of Jonathan Kenworthy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Price Range of WorkLucy Kinsella's work has a price range from £555 to £6500. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mediums utilisedLucy Kinsella's work is found in the following materials:Bronze, Bronze Resin, Resin and Steel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Artparks exhibitionsLucy Kinsella's work has been exhibited at the following yearly exhibitions held at the ArtParkS sculpture park:2010 ArtParkS Sculpture Park Exhibition Lucy Kinsella's work has been exhibited at the following yearly exhibitions held at the ArtParkS sculpture park: 2009 ArtParkS Sculpture Park Exhibition Lucy Kinsella's work has been exhibited at the following yearly exhibitions held at the ArtParkS sculpture park: 2008 ArtParkS Sculpture Park Exhibition Lucy Kinsella's work has been exhibited at the following yearly exhibitions held at the ArtParkS sculpture park: 2007 ArtParkS Sculpture Park Exhibition Lucy Kinsella's work has been exhibited at the following yearly exhibitions held at the ArtParkS sculpture park: 2006 ArtParkS Sculpture Park Exhibition Lucy Kinsella's work has been exhibited at the following yearly exhibitions held at the ArtParkS sculpture park: 2005 ArtParkS Sculpture Park Exhibition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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