Shelley Anderson

Shelley anderson sculpture

Hand shaped bronze
Starting from a flat sheet shelley forms the shapes free hand using ancient techniques that give him the most amount of control and freedom in the shapes he produces. Using his study of the seas, ripples and swells to inspire him.

Sea life bronzes

Shelley uses the creatures he catches while out freediving and spearfishing, taking molds directly from the specimens. He has developed innovative ways of taking molds from soft organic forms and

Chemical reactions and natural patinas

In an effort to recreate the natural forming patinas found around Newlyn harbor and the Cornish coastline. Shelley has spent the last 3 years developing chemical recipes. these then develop textures and patinas as the chemical reactions take place. this reaction occurs in a sealed atmosphere and can take several weeks.
With 12 years’ experience Shelley draws from a variety of metalworking skills. Including silver smithing, classical restoration and metal shaping. He has worked on projects for clients such as Disney, Eton college and Fortnum and mason.

Back ground

Born and brought up in the creative environment of West Cornwall, jeweler and craftsman Shelley Anderson first started toying ...

National diploma in art and design
City and guilds in jewelry
Foundation degree in silversmithing and metal fabrication
Scholarship to train as a metal shaper with the Queen Elizabeth craft trust at the Newlyn copper works