Richard was born in 1950 in East Yorkshire. After graduating in Geology at Manchester University in 1971 he spent many years on mountaineering expeditions around the world, funded by working in the building trade and in industrial rope access. He took up sculpture seriously in the 1980s and is self taught. From 1998 to 2014 he had a number of public commissions in South Wales as well as solo exhibitions at the Glyn Vivian, Washington Gallery and Bleddfa. For the past 20 years he has lived in the Black Mountains.
Member Since 2007My work in stone, wood, bronze and iron is strongly influenced by a background in geology and mountaineering and by my wanderings through Wales. I do not attempt to imitate nature, but rather to express the essence of forms found in the natural world. Ideas often begin as a scribble on a page or an observation, but evolve as discoveries are made during the carving process. The subtlest change in form can alter the sculptural idea, and I try to remain alert to visual discoveries and accidents in order to enhance the fluidity and contemplative nature of my work.