A crucial part of the new british sculpture group of the 1980s, which read more. This book is the first comprehensive study of woodrows sculpture, and. Bill woodrows sitting on history was purchased for the british library by carl djerassi and diane middlebrook in 1997. Bill woodrow sculptures for sale bill woodrow art value. Sculptor bill woodrow is dwarfed by his regardless of history. Lockheed l1011 eet energy efficient transport 12ft w. Woodrow had made three maquettes based on a book form. Regardless of history sculptures cass sculpture foundation. This crystalline modernist architectural composition, echoing the white cliffs beyond, supports figures of an inuit and a seal, and sits on a black puddle shape. The head, mounted colonial fashion on the wall, was constructed around an ironing board because of its triangular shape and strong frame.
This book is the first comprehensive study of woodrows sculpture, and provides a full visual survey of his work from the late 1960s to the present, making use of unpublished interviews conducted by jon wood. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. In listening to history, the placement of the head on the ground with the book tied against it and blinding the eyes suggests many possible narrative meanings. Find more prominent pieces of sculpture at best visual art database. Note the meticulous concern for detail in this work. The work, with its ball and chain, refers to the book as the captor of.
When invited to make a proposal for the fourth plinth woodrow reconsidered a previous maquette for a sculpture he had wanted to realise on a monumental scalea book and tree with a. As we all wondered if we would survive y2k woodrow was busy making sense of history through sculpture. Bill woodrow is the nearly man of british sculpture. View over 65 bill woodrow artworks sold at auction to research and compare prices. This succession of objects symbolises human progress, creating what woodrow calls a section through history. Sitting on history 1995 by bill woodrow, british library. The work, with its ball and chain, refers to the book as the captor of information from which we cannot escape.
The sculpture sitting on history 1995 by bill woodrow, located in the. Bill brooks sculptor, painter and photographer, fallbrook, california. This biography is from wikipedia under an attributionsharealike creative commons license. Bill woodrow currently divides his time between london and hampshire. Five sculptors bill woodrow tv episode 1988 quotes on imdb. Bill woodrows early work was made from materials found in dumps, used car lots and scrap yards, partially embedded in plaster and appearing as if they had been excavated. The new art centre is proud to present a new exhibition of work by bill woodrow in the gallery at roche court. Cool books i love books books to read my books british library book sculpture library books book nerd book lovers sitting on history sitting on history by. Bill woodrow was born on 1 november 1948 near henleyonthames, oxfordshire. Bill woodrow, british sitting on history bronze sculpture at the british library, london. In 2000, his work, regardless of history was commissioned for the fourth plinth, trafalgar square, london.
Sitting on history sculptures cass sculpture foundation. Cannon dredged from the first wreck of the ship of fools. At what stage did you reach the decision to become a sculptor, as opposed, say, to studying painting. Woodrow has long been regarded as one of the most inventive british sculptors of his generation and he continues to experiment with the forms and materials of sculpture, so it seems entirely appropriate that the centrepiece of our show is a large new object that defies clear. The sculpture, with its ball and chain, refers to the book as the captor of information from which we cannot escape. Texts bill woodrow interviewed by keith patrick unpublished interview unpublished 1996. The sculpture of bill woodrow by kelly, julia, 1970, wood. A crucial part of the new british sculpture group of the 1980s, which also included tony cragg, richard deacon, antony gormley, anish kapoor and. Woodrow s sitting on history 1995 was purchased for the british library by carl djerassi and diane middlebrook in 1997. Bill brooks sculptor, painter and photographer home. Born 1948 biography, forthcoming exhibitions and complete works, many with photographs. He received his education at the winchester college of art 19671968, the central saint martins college of art and design in london 19681971, and the chelsea school of art 19711972. Bill woodrows sculpture is increasingly fitting for our times. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet.
The sculpture sitting on history 1995 by bill woodrow, located in the entrance hall of the british library in london, england, uk. A finalist for the turner prize in 1986, he was one of three artists chosen to make a sculpture for the fourth plinth in trafalgar square in 2000 and was elected a royal academician in 2002. Woodrows sculptures dwell on a moment of great turbulence in this vision, the formation of a swarm, which occurs only at the point of migration. A crucial part of the new british sculpture group of the 1980s, which also included tony cragg, richard deacon, antony gormley, anish kapoor and richard wentworth.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot summary submission guide. When invited to make a proposal for the fourth plinth woodrow reconsidered a previous maquette for a sculpture he had. In retrospect i can see that i was much more a doer of threedimensional things as a child. The meaning of woodrows book like objects is itself elusive and hermetic, although the decisive choice of imagery and portentous associations hint at the. Bill woodrow ra, burlington gardens, royal academy of arts. At what stage did you reach the decision to become a sculptor. Bill woodrow on his new sculpture show at the royal bill woodrows sculpture is increasingly fitting for our times. We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. Bill brooks sculptor, painter and photographer home facebook. Bill woodrow jesus college in the university of cambridge.
He studied at winchester college of art in 1968, csm, london in 1971 and chelsea school of art from 1972. However, the book as a motif has also featured in a number of woodrows later bronze sculptures, sometimes on a monumental scale, such as regardless of. In the late seventies, though the environmental movement was in full swing, it hadnt begun to make a huge impression on peoples everyday lives as woodrow says when we meet at the royal academy, where a retrospective of his work opens next week, recycling. Artist page for bill woodrow born 1948 sculpture was historically the domain of the artistworker, armed with hammer and chisel. This book is the first comprehensive study of woodrow s sculpture, and provides a full visual survey of his work from the late 1960s to the present, making use of unpublished interviews conducted by jon wood. The sculpture of bill woodrow by julia kelly, jon wood. Bill woodrows recent exhibition at the royal academy and richard deacons new exhibition at the tate are events broached by a discussion between the two sculptors which took place on the 14th of february. Oct 28, 20 buy sculpture of bill woodrow by julia kelly isbn. During the discussion, deacon spoke out against the title of william tuckers book the language of sculpture, intimating that this implied that sculpture is something which can be. A crucial part of the new british sculpture group of the 1980s, which also included tony cragg, richard deacon, antony gormley, anish kapoor and richard wentworth, woodrow s work was seen as su.
The sculpture of bill woodrow 20 book design this is the first comprehensive study of the sculptural work of british artist bill woodrow, and provides a. Artwork page for english heritage humpty fucking dumpty, bill woodrow, 1987 wedged between the sections of a vaulting box are representations of a wheeled plough, a book, a clockingin machine and a box with radiation hazard markings. English heritage humpty fucking dumpty, bill woodrow. But formally there are aspects of the book that i like when its opened, the curl of. Bill woodrow s sculpture regardless of history was originally installed on the fourth plinth in trafalgar square in 2000. Bill woodrow is best known for his cutout sculptural works. As bill woodrow ra prepares for his major retrospective at the academy, richard cork talks to him about the extraordinary range of his sculpture and how one recurring theme has grown into a love of beekeeping. Bill woodrow was born near henley, oxfordshire in 1948. At the end is a list of exhibitions, bibliography and checlklist of all 22 works in the show. Between 1996 and 2001, woodrow served as trustee of the tate galleries. Woodrow has the honor of being one of the select few artists chosen to create a sculpture to appear in trafalgar square.
Woodrow was one of the finalists for the turner prize in 1986. Open book was created in 2005 by bill woodrow in neopop art style. This book is the first comprehensive study of woodrow s sculpture, and provides a full visual survey of his work from the late 1960s to the present, drawing for the first time on woodrow s own extensive archive and also on the unpublished interviews. This includes personalizing content and advertising. Three of the four sculptures by bill woodrow in this exhibition feature representations of books, an apt choice for display in an institution dedicated to research and learning. Subscribe to access price results for 150,000 different artists. Bill woodrow british sculptor fools gold tate gallery 1996.
In the late seventies, though the environmental movement was in full swing, it hadnt begun to make a huge impression on peoples. It was life imitating art the great british sculptor, who did for washing machines what andy warhol did for soup cans, tells us about his favourite works from the past. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. At what stage did you reach the decision to become a sculptor, as opposed, say, to studying painting bill woodrow. Here are some gems from british sculptor bill woodrow done around the millennium. Five sculptors bill woodrow tv episode 1988 quotes. Of course i drew and painted at school, but my real interest was in physically making things and that came to the fore on my foundation course. A selection of past and forthcoming solo exhibitions includes. This book traces such continuities across a range of works that use different materials and techniques. Woodrows sitting on history 1995 was purchased for the british library by carl djerassi and diane middlebrook in 1997.
Bronze and ceramic sculpture, acrylic painting on canvas, and photography. Bill woodrow ra born 1 november 1948 is a british sculptor. Bill woodrow, the ledge, commissioned by creative folkestone for folkestone triennial 2017. Nov 04, 20 bill woodrow is the nearly man of british sculpture. Bill woodrows sculpture regardless of history was originally installed on the fourth plinth in trafalgar square in 2000. Woodrow was born on november 1, 1948 in oxfordshire, england. Bill woodrow born 1 november 1948 is a british sculptor. The sculpture should be seen in the context of the elevation of. Bill woodrow studied at winchester school of arts from 1967 to 1968 and at st. Bill woodrow british sculptor fools gold tate gallery. Woodrow currently lives and works in london, england. A crucial part of the new british sculpture group of the 1980s, which. Nov 30, 20 this book traces such continuities across a range of works that use different materials and techniques.
It looks like we dont have any plot summaries for this title yet. Bill woodrow sculptor sculpture, drawings and prints. It features 24 color plates, 22 black and white illustrations, and several installation photographs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by bill woodrow. See available sculpture, paintings, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist.
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