Joseph Hillier (born 24 April 1974 in Cornwall) is a British sculptor.[2][3] His best known works include the Messenger, a public sculpture in Plymouth, Devon.
Joseph Hillier | |
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 Joseph Hillier - Messenger, 2019 | |
| Born | Joseph James Hillier 24 April 1974 |
| Education | Falmouth College of Art; Newcastle University; Tulane University |
| Known for | Sculpture, Public Artworks |
| Notable work | Messenger |
| Website | josephhillier |
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Early life and education
editHillier was born in Cornwall in 1974.[4] He studied at Falmouth College of Art, then held a research post at Newcastle University.[4] In 2000, he won Year of the Artist Award, from the Arts Council England.[4] In 2001, Tulane University awarded Hillier a scholarship, leading to completion of a Master of Fine Arts in New Orleans,[5] as well as teaching role.[4] In 2004, he was elected associate member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors,[4] later to become a Fellow.[6]
Career
editHis first works Being Human, consisting of five large art pieces, were sold to a single collection, and shipped back to the UK.[4] This funded his first art studio in London, where he produced Generation, enabling his debut solo exhibition at APT Gallery in 2005.[7] In 2013, his work was chosen to be a finalist in the national sculpture prize, at Broomhill, and at the Royal Academy summer exhibition.[4]
In 2017, his most notable work Messenger, was commissioned, and erected two years later in Plymouth, Devon, March 2019.[8]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Morris, Steven (22 March 2019). "'She's rebellious': Irish actor inspires giant #MeToo sculpture". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Joseph Hiller and the UK's Biggest Sculpture".
- ^ Spicer, Emily. "Joseph Hillier – video interview: 'Figurative sculpture in a public space presents a real opportunity to stir something in people'". Studio International - Visual Arts, Design and Architecture.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Joseph Hillier Bio". beauxartslondon.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Joseph Hillier". Axisweb.
- ^ "[email protected]". sculptors.org.uk.
- ^ "Joseph Hillier | The Sculpture Park | All Year Exhibition". Default Store View.
- ^ Morris, Steven (18 March 2019). "Giant bronze statue of crouching woman arrives in Plymouth". The Guardian.
External links
edit- Official website
- Profile on The Sculpture Park
- Why the artist behind the UK's biggest bronze sculpture chose a woman as the subject
Media related to Joseph Hillier at Wikimedia Commons
