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Hilary Frew RBA

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Swings and Roundabouts

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Hilary Frew RBA
Bronze & slate
70 x 33 x 20 cm
Related exhibition:
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2019

Tortoise in the Woods

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Hilary Frew RBA
Silver, hallmarked
6 x 10 x 7 cm
Related exhibition:
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2019

Beetle

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Hilary Frew RBA
Silver, hallmarked
3 x 12 x 8 cm
Related exhibition:
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2019

Butter Cup Spray

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Hilary Frew RBA
Silver, hallmarked
4 x 11 x 10 cm
Related exhibition:
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2019

Chameleon

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Hilary Frew RBA
Silver, hallmarked
2.5 x 14 x 8 cm
Related exhibition:
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2019

Dog

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Hilary Frew RBA
Silver, hallmarked
8 x 10 x 5 cm
Related exhibition:
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2019

Frog

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Hilary Frew RBA
Silver, hallmarked
6 x 10 x 6 cm
Related exhibition:
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2019

Horned Lizard

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Hilary Frew RBA
Silver, hallmarked
6 x 12 x 7 cm
Related exhibition:
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2019
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About Hilary Frew RBA

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Artist details

Artist's Statement

I aim to achieve a sculpture that draws the eye to all areas through its design flow. I like naturalistic, tactile, chunky forms and for the piece to be capable of a long life. Carving Portland stone or wood is my chief interest. Children everywhere are my inspiration.

Method of Working

My work starts with modelling in plasticine; wired figures are manipulated until the composition satisfies from every viewpoint. I then carve this into wax, forestalling future problems. When happy, I make working drawings to scale and am ready to draw all over the stone. I now use my mechanical electric chisel (rather noisy), or my preferred hand tools, the steel claws, chisels and punches, and different sizes of mallet to remove any parts of the stone not required. There are hazards such as fossils and flaws in the stone, which have to be accommodated or avoided. When completed, after four or five months, a mould is taken from the stone for a small bronze addition. I usually have three carvings to my work at any one time. I have used many materials and methods, such as wax modelling for silver work, weldings (sold by Liberty’s), and portrait work.

Biographical Details

1934 Born on 30 March in Essex

1954-57 Studied at Essex Technical College and School of Art

1957-61 Studied Sculpture at Royal Academy Schools

1961 Freelance Sculptor

1974-75 Obtained Art Teacher’s Diploma at Stockwell College

1978-79 Postgraduate Certificate of Education at Goldsmiths College

1980-93 Taught Design Technology in a London Comprehensive School

1993- Membership Secretary of the Royal Academy Schools Alumni

Society Memberships

Royal Society of British Artists

Other Society Memberships

Fellow of the Royal British Society of Sculptors

Scholarships, Awards, Prizes

Many Awards from the Royal Society of British Artists to present

Public Competition for the Harlow Trust, 1964

Exhibitions

Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2019
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2018
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2016
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2015

Other exhibitions

I exhibit mostly in mixed group shows, around eight each year. These are held in Galleries or in the grounds of the National Trust properties or Stately homes. RHS Wisley is another favourite venue as well as ArtParks in Guernsey. I have also exhibited in Florence and New York. One of my early sculptures was purchased by Dusty Springfield.

Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1

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