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Kate Robinson (sculptor)

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Kate Robinson
NationalityBritish
Known forSculpture
Notable workBronze statues
MovementBronze Sculpture
Statue of Brother Walfrid at Celtic Park

Kate Robinson is a British sculptor.[1][2]

Born in Warwickshire, Robinson obtained a 1st class BA (Hons) in Fine Art at Glasgow School of Art in 1989, completing her Phd at University of Glasgow in 2002. Amongst her awards are the Guardian/Modern Painters prize for Writing on Art in 2004.[2] Her commissions include statues of Jimmy Johnstone[3] and the founder of Celtic football club, Brother Walfrid at Celtic Park, Glasgow.[4]

In 2011 her sculpture, Woman Man Sun Moon was unveiled next to the M8 motorway in South Lanarkshire.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "New £50,000 M8 sculpture unveiled at Newhouse". www.wishawpress.co.uk. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Kate Robinson". www.hughsongallery.com. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Statue honours Celtic star Jinky". BBC News - Scotland. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Brother Walfrid Memorial". www.celtictrust.net. Retrieved 26 January 2012.