2016
Philip Hearsey is a British sculptor born in 1946 who lives and works in Longtown, Herefordshire, UK.
Philip has exhibited his work throughout the UK. He specializes in sand casting to make sculptures that engage the quality of bronze as a noble material in its own right. Casting in sand molds is a simple and ancient method far removed from the sophisticated lost wax operation used by most art foundries.
The sand-casting process is relentless and unforgiving — the foundry is no place for a delicate original. It denies a complexity of form that imposes a disciplinary and enriching simplicity. Color is achieved in many ways. The most common and widely used method is to oxidize or patinate the bronze by employing the same chemical reaction that occurs in nature, but using a combination of mild heat and stronger solutions to achieve a faster result. Patination can be enhanced by the application of a transparent colorwash that maintains the inimitable variegated effects that are possible with oxidization, while producing a more vivid finish. The most usual colorwash is acrylic, but oil-bound washes or colored waxes are sometimes used. Coloring can also be achieved by painting alone and often this technique is utilized on part of a sculpture in combination with patination. Painting allows a greater range of colors than patination alone. All coloring is finished and protected by a marine grade lacquer and/or wax.
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British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Acanto I
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze freely rotating on a Cumbrian slate base Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 616B Series of individual variations Rotating the sculpture allows the spectator...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - No Need II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze Series of individual variations Stamped with monogram signature on underside and uniquely numbered 617A This sculpture sits low on a surface and is ideal for placement on a lo...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Anphalos III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a slate composite base, Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 907C The natural bronze exposures of this sculpture are bright polished and ...
Slate, Brass
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Fronts
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
58 high x 28 x 15 cm Bronze on a circular oxidised brass base Unique variation. Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 880 The exposed natural bronze elements are high...
Bronze, Brass
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Response IV
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
91 high x 34 x 34 cm Bronze on a circular oxidised brass base Series of variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 694A The sweeping curve on the face is finely...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Marking Time III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze freely rotating on a Cumbrian slate base Series of variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 627A The polished bronze spheres require care as they will ...
Bronze
Joel Urruty - Renew, Sculpture 2023
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: bleached poplar, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the vis...
Concrete
Joel Urruty - Sprioza, Sculpture 2023
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Dyed mahogany As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language...
Mahogany
John Van Alstine, Cambre 7-21, Sculpture 2021
By John Van Alstine
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cambre 7-21 Slate and Bronze 21.5 x 13.5 x 4.5 Stone and metal,usually granite or slate and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a m...
Slate, Bronze
John Van Alstine, Cambre 7-21, Sculpture 2021
By John Van Alstine
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cambre 7-21 Bronze and Vermont slate 21" (height) x 14.5" (width) x 4.5" (depth) Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The i...
Slate, Bronze
Joel Urruty - Serpentine, Sculpture 2025
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Charred poplar, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visua...
Concrete, Marble
Untitled Bronze Sculpture
By Henry Moretti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Henry Moretti, French/American Title: Untitled Medium: Bronze Sculpture Size: 35 x 24 x 23 in. (88.9 x 60.96 x 58.42 cm) Base: 37 x 17 x 17 inches
Bronze
