2005
Philip Hearsey is a British sculptor born in 1946 who lives and works in Longtown, Herefordshire, UK.
Philip has exhibited his work throughout the UK. He specializes in sand casting to make sculptures that engage the quality of bronze as a noble material in its own right. Casting in sand molds is a simple and ancient method far removed from the sophisticated lost wax operation used by most art foundries.
The sand-casting process is relentless and unforgiving — the foundry is no place for a delicate original. It denies a complexity of form that imposes a disciplinary and enriching simplicity. Color is achieved in many ways. The most common and widely used method is to oxidize or patinate the bronze by employing the same chemical reaction that occurs in nature, but using a combination of mild heat and stronger solutions to achieve a faster result. Patination can be enhanced by the application of a transparent colorwash that maintains the inimitable variegated effects that are possible with oxidization, while producing a more vivid finish. The most usual colorwash is acrylic, but oil-bound washes or colored waxes are sometimes used. Coloring can also be achieved by painting alone and often this technique is utilized on part of a sculpture in combination with patination. Painting allows a greater range of colors than patination alone. All coloring is finished and protected by a marine grade lacquer and/or wax.
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British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Scope
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
53 high x 29 x 9.5 cm Bronze on a Jesmonite composite base. Unique Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 884 The natural bronze edges of the “marquise” shape are fine...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Anphalos III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a slate composite base, Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 907C The natural bronze exposures of this sculpture are bright polished and ...
Slate, Brass
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Warp
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze rotating on a composite base Unique Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 800A Natural bronze shows on the edges and is lacquered for protection. One face has ...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Era IV
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze / slate composite / pulverized metal leaf. Individual variation. Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 914D The natural bronze is finely rubbed and lacquered f...
Slate, Bronze, Metal
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - That Time Again
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oak base Series of variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 661A The heavy texture on the face derived from carefully arranged sticks is a backgr...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Marking Time II
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze freely rotating on a slate composite base Series of unique variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 624B The polished bronze spheres require care as ...
Bronze
Joel Urruty - Renew, Sculpture 2023
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: bleached poplar, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the vis...
Concrete
Robert Edward Hamilton 1978 Abstract Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A concrete and metal large abstract sculpture signed and dated 1978 by the noted artist Robert Edward Hamilton. It has been repaired in an area near the base, which is pictured.
Concrete, Metal
Joel Urruty - Forza, Sculpture 2023
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bleached ash, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual...
Wood
Untitled Abstract Geometric Sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Masatoyo "Kuki" Kishi (1924-2017) Untitled. 1995. Cast Stone, 19.75 x 19.75 x 3 inches. Depth of base measures 3 inches and gracefully tapers to 0.25 inch at top. Carved signatu...
Cast Stone
Joel Urruty - Goltz, Sculpture
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bronze, granite As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual langua...
Metal
Joel Urruty - Serpentine, Sculpture 2025
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Charred poplar, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visua...
Concrete, Marble
