Sculpture Vulture – Details, episodes & analysis

Today on the podcast, Lucy Branch, speaks to Romany Mark Bruce about his career and inspiration. The creation of, The Brighton and Hove Aids Memorial, a decade ago was a significant commission for him personally and professionally. Romany reflects on the hand of fate and his life as a professional artist and sculptor.

Romany has an exhibition in Hackney in September alongside the publication of a book. Find Out More Here

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Today, Lucy Branch, speaks to Ray Lonsdale, steel fabricator turned sculptor from County Durham. His works come from a desire to create for emotion rather than function. His sculpture touches people with even his first piece in Co. Durham, Eleven-O-One aka Tommy, being adopted by the locals who couldn't live without it and raised money for its purchase.

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Today, Lucy Branch, discusses Protective Coatings for Bronze, in this practical conservation episode. It's the No 1 question we get asked at Antique Bronze along with, How Frequently Should We Maintain Our Bronze Sculpture? Both questions have lots of factors to consider and, there's no easy answer.  Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  You can find images of the sculptors that have been interviewed this season at the Sculpture Vulture Blog - SCULPTURE VULTURE Please support the show by purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, in paperback, ebook or hardback, about the foundations of preserving bronze sculpture and architectural features.

Today, Lucy Branch talks to Christine Charlesworth who specializes in figurative and portrait sculptures. She's an Elected member of the Society of Women Artists, and The Royal British Society of Sculptors. She was one of the Official Artists with BT from 2010 leading up to and including 2012 Olympics. In 2021 alone, she has completed public commissions for Greta Thurnberg for Winchester University, Dame Ethel Smyth, the English composer and member of the women's suffrage movement for Woking and, Emily Wilding Davison, in Epsom - the activist and suffragette. 

Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  You can find images of Christine's work and a transcription of the interview at  Sculpture Vulture Blog - SCULPTURE VULTURE

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Today on the podcast, Lucy Branch, talks to Charlie Langton who is one of the most sought-after equine artists of our time. His sculptures revels in the difference in attitude, character and physicality that sets champion racehorses apart. He has undertaken major commissions of famous racehorses including his over-life-size bronze tribute to four-time Gold Cup Winner, Yeats, in the parade ring at Ascot Racecourse. His interview is particularly interesting because his area of work is so niche, anyone who thinks that they couldn’t possibly build a business by focusing on just one thing will be proved wrong by his story.

Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  You can find images of Charlie Langdon's work and a transcription of the interview at  Sculpture Vulture Blog - SCULPTURE VULTURE

Please support the show by purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, about the foundations of preserving sculpture and architectural features. Or, one of several novels such as, Restoration Murder, by Lucy Branch.

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In today's episode, a VERY special guest and I, discuss themes in sculpture that have arisen for us in 2021. We have our say on the 'retain and explain' policy for historic monuments and discuss the need for standards around commissioning public sculpture. We talk about the do's and don'ts of signing away your copyright and when to be ballsy about business contracts - all this with a glass of gin in hand, at least for Lucy Branch. 

Merry Christmas to All The Sculpture Vultures Out There In The World! 

Today, Lucy Branch, talks to, David Williams-Ellis, contemporary sculptor whose works are inspired by Romanticism. His work is in private collections all over the world and can be seen dominating public spaces and flagship buildings from Scone Palace in Perthshire to the IFC Building in Shanghai, Swires in Hong Kong and above Gold Beach in Normandy. He continues to sculpt both public and private commissions. 

You can find images of, David Williams-Ellis', work and a transcription of the interview at Sculpture Vulture Blog. 

Please support the show by purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, about the principles of preserving bronze sculpture and architectural features. Or, one of several novels such as, Restoration Murder, by Lucy Branch.

Today on the podcast, Lucy Branch talks to, James Butler, the legendary sculptor, who has created a dizzying list of magnificent monumental commemorative sculptures in bronze. He was elected a Royal Academician in 1972, a Member of the Royal West of England Academy in 1980 and Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1981. His portfolio includes The RAF Fleet Air Arm Memorial, London Embankment, Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis - Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London, footballer Duncan Edwards, The Stratford Jester and so many more. 

Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  You can find images of James Butler's work and a transcription of the interview at Sculpture Vulture Blog - SCULPTURE VULTURE.

Please support the show by purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, about the foundations of preserving sculpture and architectural features. Or, one of several novels such as, Restoration Murder, by Lucy Branch. This podcast was brought to you by Antique Bronze

Today, Lucy Branch talks to sculptor, Peter Newman, on the podcast. Peter has exhibited in Trafalgar Square, the Royal Festival Hall and the Hayward Gallery in London, the Turner Contemporary in Margate and at the Guggenheim Museum in Venice.  His work was projected onto the exterior of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, in Kanazawa, Japan and can be found all over the world in public and private collections.  

Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  You can find images of Peter Newman’s work and a transcription of the interview at  Sculpture Vulture Blog - SCULPTURE VULTURE Please support the show by purchasing, Bronze Behaving Badly, about the foundations of preserving sculpture and architectural features. Or, one of several novels such as, Restoration Murder, by Lucy Branch. 

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Today, Lucy Branch talks to Laury Dizengremel, the international portrait sculptor, who is a finalist in the Emily Williamson campaign. Laury has had a full career and is the creator of many public sculptures including Capability Brown, Tony Byrne the Olympic Boxing medalist and Sir George Carteret in St Peters, Jersey. Laury discusses her creative journey, her drive to become a successful professional and her love for her craft.

Join us and BE INSPIRED BY SCULPTURE.  You can find images of Laury Dizengremel's work and a transcription of the interview at Sculpture Vulture Blog - SCULPTURE VULTURE

Please support the show by buying one of Lucy Branch's novels about the dark side of the art world. Her 2021 New Release is Restoration Murder

This podcast was brought to you by Antique Bronze