Ant Beetlestone
BORN:
United Kingdom
EARLY LIFE:
Developed an early interest in sculpture, dedicating seven years to formal art education, including specialised courses in figurative sculpture.
EDUCATION:
Studied at Stafford College Figurative Sculpture course and the Frink School of Figurative Sculpture, among other institutions.
CAREER:
Transitioned from a media career to stone restoration on historic buildings, and later taught at Stafford College, the Frink School, and the Art Academy in Southwark, London. He now works as a full-time sculptor in The Forest of Dean.
MATERIALS:
Primarily works in wood, using chainsaws and axes to carve large, expressive forms.
STYLE AND SUBJECTS:
Wood carvings are based on maquettes and studies inspired by ancient art and contemporary influences, blending tradition with modern interpretation.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS:
Exhibited widely through galleries and educational settings, his work is recognised for scale, technique, and innovative interpretation of figurative forms.
Ant Beetlestone art for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Abstract £2,340 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Boat Sculpture – I fly over the water by Ant Beetlestone (Unique)
I fly over the water by Ant Beetlestone, Bronze
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Animals and Birds £2,340 inc VATLarge Wooden Figurative Bird Sculpture – Owl by Ant Beetlestone (Unique)
Owl by Ant Beetlestone, Cypress Wood