Gareth Griffiths

Gareth Griffiths is a Welsh Sculptor originally from North Wales. He studied sculpture at Bretton Hall College – (University of Leeds) graduating in 2002, and then subsequently went on to complete a Masters in Design from Leeds Metropolitan in 2004.

His sculptures are influenced by West coast American architecture called “Googie” The origin of Googie derives from a John Lautner designed coffee shop built in West Hollywood. This style of architecture was born after the Second World War and became more notable during the 50s and 60s. Appearing first in commercial buildings, primarily restaurants, coffee shops, motels, gas stations and bowling alleys to name a few, architects at the time wanted to design buildings that stood out from others.

By using distinct styling that included flowing lines, odd abstract cut-outs, upswept roofs, boomerang shapes and with the use of new technologies, architects were able to design buildings that looked more like works of art rather than simply functional buildings.

Gareth has been elected as a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors, and has recently completed large private and corporate commissions including work for The Canary Wharf Group London, The Londoner Hotel/Casino in Macau and has rec...

Leeds Metropolitan University - MA Design - 2004

University of Leeds - BA(hons) Fine Art Sculpture - 1999- 2002

2018 - SCULPTURE: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY - Beaux Gallery,Mayfair London

2018 – WitteKubus – Kunsthuis House Gallery – York

2018 – Manipulate – Saul Hay Gallery – Manchester

2018 – Asian Contemporary art fair – with Fabrik Gallery – Hong Kong

2018 – Fabrik Gallery – Hong Kong

2018 - Biscuit Factory Spring Show – Newcastle

2017 – Colour & I are one – Saul Hay Gallery – Manchester

2017 – At a Glance - Kunsthuis Gallery– York

2017 – Outdoor Sculpture – Elemental sculpture Park - Cotswold’s

2017 - Cheeseburn Grange Sculpture Park – Newcastle

2017 – Affordable Art Fair spring – Degree Art London – London

2017 – Above the Clouds - Artspace warehouse – Los Angeles

2016 – University of Leeds – School of Design – Leeds

2016 - Above the Clouds – Red House Originals – Harrogate

2016 – Keji Denim – London Fashion week – Soho, London

2016 – A sculptors’ use of 3d printing – University of Leeds

2016 - Hampstead Affordable Art Fair – Caiger Art – London

2016 - Cheeseburn Sculpture Park – Newcastle

2016 - Artists of the Future –Degree art – London

2016 - Battersea Affordable Art Fair – Caiger Art – London

2016 - Spring/Summer Exhibition – The Biscuit Factory - Newcast...