Michael Gillespie
BORN:
1929 – 2012
LIVES:
He lived in Histon, Cambridgeshire.
EDUCATION:
Michael Gillespie studied at Hammersmith College of Art, where he learned bronze casting techniques.
CAREER:
Michael was both a teacher and a sculptor. Early in his career, he worked casting for Jacob Epstein, who became a major influence on his artistic development. Alongside his own sculptural practice, he taught at Hertfordshire University. His work was widely exhibited, and he contributed to the field through his publication Studio Bronze Casting in 1969.
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Primarily bronze.
SUBJECTS OF WORK:
Mainly abstract sculpture.
EXHIBITIONS:
His work was shown in numerous exhibitions throughout his career.
Michael Gillespie sculptures available from the sculpture park.
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Abstract £540 inc VATTabletop Coated Steel Abstract Sculpture – Untitled by Michael Gillespie (Unique)
Untitled (1998) by Michael Gillespie, Coated Steel
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Abstract £3,000 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Dancer Sculpture – Dancer by Michael Gillespie (Edition 3)
Dancer (1993) by Michael Gillespie, Bronze