Anthony Heywood
BORN:
Hartlepool, North East England, United Kingdom – died in April 2022
EARLY LIFE:
Raised in Newcastle, Heywood developed an early interest in sculpture and experimental approaches to materials.
EDUCATION:
Studied at University of Northumbria and University Christchurch Canterbury, followed by postgraduate study focused on Constantin Brancusi. He was mentored by David Nash and Jacob Epstein.
CAREER:
Heywood has taught sculpture extensively and served as Head of Sculpture at the University for the Creative Arts. He has worked with found materials, including old TVs and ornaments, to create innovative sculptural compositions.
MATERIALS:
Primarily uses found objects and recycled materials, combining them in inventive ways to explore form and narrative.
STYLE AND SUBJECTS:
Focuses on assemblage and experimental sculpture, transforming everyday objects into expressive and thought-provoking works.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS:
Exhibited widely in academic and public contexts, recognised for pioneering approaches to material and composition in contemporary sculpture.
Anthony Heywood sculptures for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Abstract £10,800 inc VATLarge Colourful Steel Abstract Sculpture – Tribute to Brancusi Cups by Anthony Heywood (Unique)
Tribute to Brancusi Cups by Anthony Heywood, Painted Steel
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Acrylic £23,400 inc VATMonumental Mixed Media Abstract Animal Sculpture – The 4 Horses of Apocalypse by Anthony Heywood (Unique)
One of The Sculpture Park’s most loved sculptures.
This thought-provoking work is created from nostalgic artefacts of days gone by. Typewriters, plastic toys and TV screens have all stood the test of time, bound together into this meaningful sculpture.
A serious message underlines the work; by recreating the form of the steeds of the mythical ‘Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse’ and removing their human riders, a vision of a possible future; pollution overrunning the earth, is presented.
Artist Anthony Heywood’s approach to making sculptures was to draw upon art history as well as contemporary culture and political events. He sadly passed away in April 2022 but we are proud to be able to carry on exhibiting his Four Horses to inspire visitors to our sculpture park in Churt, Farnham, Surrey.