Joseph Hillier
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| 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 |
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.
Early life and education
Hillier was born in Cornwall in 1974. He studied at Falmouth College of Art and Newcastle University. Tulane University awarded Hillier a scholarship in 2001 leading to completion of a Master of Fine Arts in New Orleans.[4]
Career
Joseph Hillier had his first solo exhibition in 2005.[5] His best known work is Messenger, which was commissioned in 2017 and erected in Plymouth, Devon in March 2019.[6]
Hillier is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Sculptors [7]
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Joseph Hillier". Axisweb.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "info@josephhillier.com". sculptors.org.uk.
External links
- Official website
- Profile on The Sculpture Park
- Why the artist behind the UK's biggest bronze sculpture chose a woman as the subject
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