The Great British Sculpture Show

April 2014 will see the opening of 'The Great British Sculpture Show 2014', an ambitious exhibition showcasing the UK's top figurative sculptors in the gardens of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.

Conceived and curated by award-winning artist Andrew Sinclair, one of the foremost figurative and surrealist sculptors in the UK today, and his partner, artist Diane Coates, the exhibition will feature their work and that of 22 other prominent sculptors. These include acclaimed artists David Goode, Geoffrey Dashwood, Hamish Mackie, Ian Rank-Broadly and Etienne Millner, President of the Society of Portrait Sculptors. Over 70 works will be brought together with the aim of bringing beauty, technical skill and craftsmanship back to the world of art.

Art lovers and buyers alike will be able to wander amongst the bronze, wood and stone sculptures set against the formal topiary of the famous gardens and enchanting woodland at Hatfield House, where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. The individual inspirations of the artists range from the human form, to the beauty of the natural world, to the surreal and imaginary.

There will be a lively programme of events throughout the exhibition, including a talk by a renowned art critic, a lecture by anatomist Professor Peter Abrahams exploring Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings, guided tours, talks and sculpture workshops by the artists, a 'Mad Hatter's Picnic'art inspired by Lewis Carroll's connection with Hatfield House, as well as theatrical and musical performances.

Andrew Sinclair, and Diane Coates are partners running The Sculpture School in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. They said "Our passion is to bring back beauty, technical skill and craftsmanship to the world of art - something that speaks to the heart and soul of the public, rather than art being a confusing academic exercise that few people understand! We are looking forward to bringing together the largest number of top-class figurative sculptors simultaneously in one place (outside of the USA) quite possibly for the first time! We are creating a show that we hope will be a leader of this genre in Britain, capturing the imagination of the public and art collectors alike."

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