London, 9th December-4th January




Richard W. Boardman attended Colchester School of Art and Central School of Art, London. At an early age he was exposed to the rich use of animal imagery in Russian folk stories. In his own work he has continued the development and symbolic use of animal images such as the bird, the fox and the Egyptian inspired Sphinx interpreting each form with his own highly developed sense of aesthetics and humour. Pencil and Pen and Ink drawings are the key and starting point for the investigation of form. From drawings the sculptures are built up in wax in a time consuming process. When the form meets with his exacting approval they are then cast in bronze, by the Bronzarte Foundry, in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Some of Richard's inspirations such as the siren, a fox, an elephant, a gecko, the sphinx and other creatures are all inspired by personal experiences - a night at the theatre, a visit to the circus, a beach in Mauritius, a trip to Egypt. A meticulous standard of observation combined with a sense of fun gives life to daydreams and these creatures.

All sculptures are limited editions

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