Simon Griffiths, Diving Gannets, Stoneware, Unique, each bird approx 60 cms high. Overall display size approx. 244cm by 122cm, Birds Sculpture

Diving Gannets by Simon Griffiths is a bold stoneware wall sculpture that celebrates the grace and energy of gannets in flight. The overall display measures approximately 244cm by 122cm, with each bird standing around 60cm high. Five individual gannets dive through space, each captured in a unique pose. Some face forward, others tilt slightly, creating a natural rhythm across the wall.

Griffiths places the birds with careful attention to movement. They are not rigid or lined up. Instead, they spread out as a cohesive flock. This arrangement makes the scene feel alive. Each bird’s wings, beak, and body angle shift subtly, showing the different stages of a dive. As a result, the eye follows them naturally from one to the next, sensing motion even in stillness.

The stoneware surface adds texture and depth. Feathers emerge from the clay with delicate detail, while the smooth curves capture the birds’ aerodynamic forms. Light highlights each contour, enhancing the impression of movement. The earthy tones keep the work grounded, emphasizing realism without losing artistic elegance.

Designed as a single composition, Diving Gannets transforms a wall into a fleeting moment of nature. The flock appears both powerful and precise, frozen mid-dive. Griffiths’s craftsmanship, observation, and careful composition create a sculpture that invites viewers to linger. It is both visually striking and emotionally resonant, celebrating the drama of flight and the beauty of the natural world.