Ian Nutting
BORN:
Ian Nutting was born in the 1960s in the United Kingdom.
EARLY LIFE:
Ian Nutting developed a strong early passion for art and conservation. From a young age, he was influenced by concerns about environmental destruction and the loss of natural habitats, which became central themes in his later work.
LIVES:
He is based in the United Kingdom.
EDUCATION:
He completed a foundation course at Canterbury College of Art and went on to study sculpture at Central Saint Martins from 1981–1983. During this time, his focus on art, nature, and conservation became more developed.
CAREER:
After graduating, Nutting worked as a conservation technician at the Tate and later assisted sculptor Antony Gormley. He also worked with sculpture restoration specialists Taylor Pearce during the 1990s.
His professional experience includes work on major cultural institutions and heritage sites such as the Royal Academy exhibitions, the Royal Collection, Windsor Castle, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Palace of Westminster, and Lincoln Cathedral.
These experiences significantly shaped his artistic development and his focus on sculpture, conservation, and natural themes.
MATERIALS:
Reclaimed steel.
STYLE AND SUBJECTS:
Nutting’s work focuses on nature, wildlife, and conservation. His sculptures often reinterpret animals and natural forms using industrial reclaimed materials, highlighting the relationship between humanity and the environment.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS:
He has exhibited regularly, including at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and at major art fairs such as Art London, alongside gallery exhibitions across the United Kingdom.
Ian Nutting sculpture and furniture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Animals and Birds £1,560 inc VATLarge Steel Abstract Animal Sculpture – Giraffe by Iain Nutting (Unique)
Giraffe by Iain Nutting, Steel
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Animals and Birds £7,140 inc VATLifesize Metal Bird Sculpture – Crane by Ian Nutting (Unique)
Crane by Ian Nutting, Cast iron