Philip Hearsey is a British sculptor born in 1946 who lives and works in Longtown, Herefordshire, UK.
Philip has exhibited his work throughout the UK. He specializes in sand casting to make sculptures that engage the quality of bronze as a noble material in its own right. Casting in sand molds is a simple and ancient method far removed from the sophisticated lost wax operation used by most art foundries.
The sand-casting process is relentless and unforgiving — the foundry is no place for a delicate original. It denies a complexity of form that imposes a disciplinary and enriching simplicity. Color is achieved in many ways. The most common and widely used method is to oxidize or patinate the bronze by employing the same chemical reaction that occurs in nature, but using a combination of mild heat and stronger solutions to achieve a faster result. Patination can be enhanced by the application of a transparent colorwash that maintains the inimitable variegated effects that are possible with oxidization, while producing a more vivid finish. The most usual colorwash is acrylic, but oil-bound washes or colored waxes are sometimes used. Coloring can also be achieved by painting alone and often this technique is utilized on part of a sculpture in combination with patination. Painting allows a greater range of colors than patination alone. All coloring is finished and protected by a marine grade lacquer and/or wax.
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British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Ritual
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
26 high x 12 x 11 cm Bronze on a Jesmonite base Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 864 Unique The two distinct colourings are separated by natural bronze edge in a...
Bronze
$2,900
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Doorway Into The Unknown
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
37.5cms high x 24.5 x 12 Bronze on a weathered steel base Unique Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 869 The natural bronze elements are lacquered for protection a...
Bronze, Steel
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Colenso
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
25cms high x 25 x 25 Painted wood turning on a yew base Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 860 Unique Rotating the sculpture allows the spectator to choose a favou...
Wood
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - That Time Again
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oak base Series of variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 661A The heavy texture on the face derived from carefully arranged sticks is a backgr...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Rockpool
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall mounted bronze in a MDF box Series of variations Stamped with monogram signature and numbered 642A The sculpture is supplied with everything required for hanging. Weight: 3 kg
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Let's Go !
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a slate composite base Series of unique variations Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 765A The natural bronze raised patterns are finely rubbed and lacqu...
Slate, Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Dreaming of Summer
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on an oak base Edition of 7 variations. Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 545, 5/7 The front edge of the bronze is finely rubbed and lacquered, the back ed...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Feast & Famine
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a spalted beech base. Variations in an edition of 7 Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 570, 1/7 There are different pattern...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Porthgwarra Invention
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a burr oak base Edition of 9 variations in colour / patination Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 418, 5/9 The labyrinth patterns, different on each side...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Phiip Hearsey - Sharing
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a Forest of Dean stone base. Series of unique variations. Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 656A on base of bronze. The bronze pieces have brushed edges...
Bronze
British Contemporary Sculpture by Phiip Hearsey - Nightfall III
By Philip Hearsey
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze on a MDF base with LED light Unique Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 388 The LED light has a driver operating between 100 and 240 volts. The power lead i...
Bronze