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Stephen Williams

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Tension and balance of contrasting shapes play a major role in my sculptures. I explore the aestheti...

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Stephen Williams

Joined In 2018

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About the artist

Stephen Williams

Joined In 2018

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(11 Followers)

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Tension and balance of contrasting shapes play a major role in my sculptures. I explore the aesthetic beauty of shapes found in biology and the human form and juxtapose these with designs found in manufactured products. In doing so, I strive to disrupt the symmetry and predictability of these forms, while preserving the integrity of the sculpture.

Originally from England, I emigrated to New Zealand in 1989 where I started a course in bronze sculpture. After exhibiting in New Zealand, I returned to England in 1993 for a limited period, to pursue my dream as a maker of abstract bronze sculptures and also to continue with my other passion for creative writing. During my time in England I had several exhibitions and gained a Master of Arts at Cardiff University.

I returned to New Zealand in 2002 and in 2006 I had my first sculpture cast in glass. It was not until 2017 that I was able to buy a kiln to cast my own work. In addition to bronze and cast glass sculptures, I have been keen to look at ways of producing affordable sculpture by making sculptures in molded polyethylene that are lit internally using a LED light.

1997-2012: Art for Offices (International Art Consultants), London, UK
2000-20012: Broomhill Sculpture Garden Art Gallery, Barnstaple, UK
1999: Art Garden, Bristol, UK
1998-9: Inde Gallery, Nottingham, UK
1998-9: Drury Lane Gallery, London, UK
1994-5: Blackheath Gallery, London, UK
1994: Ginger Gallery, Bristol, UK
1994: Centaur Gallery, London, UK
1994: Masters Fine Art Gallery, Bath, UK
1994: Holland Gallery, London, UK
1994: Gallery Kaleidoscope, London, UK
1993: The Gallery Downstairs, Burnley, UK
1993: Tib Lane Gallery, Manchester, UK
1992: New Zealand Academy for Fine Arts, International Festival of the Arts
1992: Merilyn Savill Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand

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