Darby and Jones
EARLY LIFE:
Darby & Jones is the result of Gavin Darby and Garry Jones linking their skills to create interesting and entertaining sculptures.
Gavin Darby was born in Essex and now lives in near Nottingham.
Gary Jones was born in Birmingham and after moving around the West Midlands now lives and works in a studio on the Shropshire/Herefordshire/Welsh border
Gary is an established ceramic artist who shares a sense of humour with Gavin.
Gavin Darby started his working life in catering and then joined the Civil Service, working for the Insolvency Service. However, after acquiring an old steel narrow boat which needed renovating, Gavin decided to learn welding at evening classes. Whilst in the workshop he took a piece of copper pipe and made it into a bird. This was the start of his artistic journey. In 2006 Gavin made the brave move to leave his paid job and strike out on his own.
EDUCATION:
Self-taught sculptors
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Scrap metal and clay
SUBJECTS OF WORK:
Birds, Animals and Flowers.
EXHIBITIONS:
Over the years, many pieces have been created, including a small army of giant ants for the Prodigy, pub and brewery signs and many more. Towards the end of 2017, the first pieces were shown to the public.
They took part in the Showborough House Affordable Art Show in 2018, selling everything and winning the public vote for best in show!
Darby & Jones art for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Animals and Birds £1,020 inc VATTabletop Tractor Bunny Sculpture – Farmer Rabbit by Darby and Jones (Unique)
Farmer Rabbit by Darby and Jones, Ceramic, Recycled Steel
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Animals and Birds £1,020 inc VATLarge Dog in Plane Sculpture – Flying Frenchie by Darby and Jones (Unique)
Flying Frenchie by Darby and Jones, Ceramic, Steel