British artist Ian Edwards’s dynamic bronze sculptures, which are typically rooted in the wonders of the natural world, capture the essence of movement. Inspired by masters like Rodin and Michelangelo, Edwards combines modern and classical techniques for figurative, nude and abstract sculptures that are representative of the artist’s distinctive and recognizable style.
Edwards has been working with his hands since he was 16. A five-year apprenticeship with the cabinetmakers at G&H Studios focused on animal woodcarving. As soon as he entered the facility’s woodcarving shop, Edwards knew he was meant to be there.
The artist developed a passion for exploring form and movement in animals and humans alike throughout his training. In his early 20s, Edwards set up his own studio. He focused mainly on wildlife and figurative sculptures, creating pieces that were inspired by walks through nature near his Somerset home.
Edwards continued to draw inspiration from nature as his style grew and progressed towards the powerful masculine forms for which he is known today. The textural sculptures reflect the landscape around him, and his figures’ sense of motion, which conveys themes of strength and self-discovery, also reference the sculptor’s own struggles with dyslexia.
Edwards's sculptures are popular among private collectors in England and throughout Europe and America. He has exhibited at Red Rag Gallery and other galleries all over the United Kingdom.
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Ian Edwards Leap Within Faith, Edition 5 of 12
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
Ian Edwards Within the Fire, Unique Edition
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
Ian Edwards Creation of Self - Large, Bronze
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
Ian Edwards I am - Bronze with Patina
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
Ian Edwards The Emergence - Bronze with Patina
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
Ian Edwards The Emergence - Bronze
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving sh...
Bronze
$13,299
Leap of Faith
By Ian Edwards
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
‘ In the expression of our heart’s desires, we take the Leap of Faith.’ Leap of Faith Sculpture is from a limited edition of 12. British artist Ian Edwards creates contemporary figu...
Metal
Ian Edwards Leap Within Faith, Edition 4 of 12
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
Ian Edwards Creation of Self - Small, Bronze
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
$1,192
H 14.57 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
"Isadora II" contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative ballet dance
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Isadora II is a bronze sculpture with black patina, it is connected to a steel base. The edition size is 25. This sculpture stands on shelf as well as be hung on wall. Joan pays tribute to ballerina Isadora Duncan. Joan’s latest sculpture series of female figures brings an out-of-the-box approach to sculpture creation. The small vivid women figures linked or bonded to their pedestals; the figures are delicate and intriguing representation of a woman’s mind...
Bronze, Steel
$3,602
H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
"Between the Streets" contemporary small figurative bronze sculpture girl travel
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
When was the last time you broke yourself from the hustle and bustle of the daily routine, spent quality time with yourself and plan some travel plans to enrich your life? Edition S...
Bronze
$3,132
H 5.32 in W 6.3 in D 2.96 in
Wounded cheetah ("guépard blessé") - Bronze sculpture signed by Vassil, numbered
Located in Ixelles, BE
Jean Vassileff, dit « Vassil » est né en 1949 à Drancy. Artiste autodidacte, Vassil s’est intéressé très tôt à la peinture et à la sculpture. Il pratique tout d’abord la taille direc...
Bronze
$6,900
H 10.63 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
"20-20" Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of an Owl with Tilted Head, Bird
By Anthony Theakston
Located in Utrecht, NL
British sculptor Anthony Theakston (1965), who draws his inspiration from the shape and movement of birds, simplifies the birds and omits more and more details until only the essence...
Bronze
$16,868
H 19.69 in W 9.85 in
Sogno di Parole Bronze Sculpture Nude Male Figure Classic Contemporary Mythology
By Margot Homan
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sogno di Parole Bronze Sculpture Nude Male Figure Classic Contemporary Mythology The sculptures of Margot Homan (1956, Oss, the Netherlands) show a perfect command of the old craft ...
Bronze
$3,458
H 7.09 in W 8.27 in D 1.58 in
Wielrenner Bike Cyclist Bicycle Bronze Sculpture Figure Sport In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wielrenner Bike Cyclist Bicycle Bronze Sculpture Figure Sport In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Jits Bakker knew the classics. In fact, he cherished them in his work. The visual...
Bronze
Pair of Elegant Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of gilt bronze dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Bronze
$1,072
H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 2.68 in
Rhinocéros - Bronze sculpture signed by Guy Le Corroller, numbered
Located in Ixelles, BE
Ce bronze du sculpteur Guy Le Corroller se présente dans une belle patine brun acajou, richement nuancée. Le modelage du Rhinocéros est expressif et garde l'empreinte de la main du s...
Bronze
$9,036
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Angry Lioness - Bronze sculpture signed by Vassil, 2003, numbered III/IV
Located in Ixelles, BE
Jean Vassileff, dit " Vassil " est né en 1949 à Drancy. Artiste autodidacte, Vassil s'est intéressé très tôt à la peinture et à la sculpture. Il pratique tout d'abord la taille direc...
Bronze
Tompkins, bronze sculpture
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hunt Slonem included in 200+ museums worldwide Bronze, chrome mirrored finish, signed and dated etched along base
Bronze
$12,049
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Venus - Contemporary bronze sculpture, Abstract & figurative, Polish art
By Stanisław Wysocki
Located in Warsaw, PL
Dimensions include base STANISŁAW WYSOCKI (b. 1949) Wysocki studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań (1978-1980) and then at the Hochschule der Kunste in Berlin under prof. J....
Bronze
$1,433
H 13 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
"Anna Karenina II" bronze table mural sculpture figurative girl reading book
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Anna Karenina II is a bronze sculpture with dark patina, it is connected to a steel base. The edition size is 25. This sculpture stands on shelf as well as be hung on wall. Joan’s ...
Bronze, Steel, Gold Leaf
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H 11.82 in W 12.6 in
Creation of Self - tabletop Figurative human form sculpture man original modern
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
Through the focusing of our minds we create our own destiny. A powerful figurative table top Aluminium sculpture edition of 12. Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determinati...
Bronze
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H 34.26 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Leap of Faith - Wall mount abstract figure Nude Male bronze sculpture modern art
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
In the expression of our heart’s desires, we take the Leap of Faith. A powerful figurative Nude bronze sculpture, signed , Ed of 12. Edwards’ practice expresses the power and deter...
Bronze
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H 29.53 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Emergence - resin sculpture contemporary cast original artwork human figure form
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
Growth, activity and revival is expressed in this original sculpture by contemporary artist Ian Edwards, demonstrating fantastic attention to the accuracy of the human form and creat...
Resin
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H 64.97 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Born Within Fire - modern resin sculpture human form woman figure artwork
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
This original resin cast sculpture by Ian Edwards presents the female form detailed with black paint and gold leaf features. Limited edition on 25.
Gold Leaf
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H 31.5 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Rebirth - powerful strong human figure form standing sculpture resin cast modern
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
Growth, activity and revival is expressed in this original sculpture by contemporary artist Ian Edwards, demonstrating fantastic attention to the accuracy of the human form and creat...
Resin
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H 33.08 in W 10.24 in
The Calling - tabletop Figurative female powerful bronze sculpture contemporary
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
A powerful figurative Nude table bronze sculpture by Ian Edwards. Signed. Edition of 12. Tabletop Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeavour. He dra...
Bronze
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Born of Fire tabletop Figurative bronze sculpture
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
A powerful figurative table top bronze sculpture, signed & Numbered edition of 12 Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeavour. He draws inspiration fr...
Bronze
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H 12.6 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ian Edwards - Surrender - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure
By Ian Edwards
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Ian Edwards - Surrender - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure Dimensions: 32 x 60 x 60 cm Edition of 9 Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeavour. He dr...
Bronze
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H 63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ian Edwards - Born within Fire - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure
By Ian Edwards
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Ian Edwards - Born within Fire - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure Dimensions: 160 x 60 x 60 cm Edition of 12 Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeav...
Bronze