Lucy

d'Auvergne

Animal Sculpture

I love to get beneath the surface of an animal – understand what makes each one ‘tick’ as a unique being – and capture something of the energy of that individual in its natural state.

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Animals have been a lifelong passion

I have explored other species professionally as a film maker, academic (MSc, PhD), behaviour consultant (MSc), and artist across 30 years, During this time I've been privileged to work with a diverse range of species from great apes to otters, big cats to red foxes, and many domestic animals too. I love to get beneath the surface of an animal – understand what makes each one ‘tick’ as a unique being – and I strive to capture something of the energy of that individual in its natural state.

Conservation is a driving force behind every aspect of my work - past and present. Through capturing something of the 'essence of being' of an individual animal through clay, I hope to spark interest, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation of other species. Both the endangered, exotic species I have worked with in the past and the more understated species which share our British landscape

Regardless of whether it's a dog or a leopard, the individuality - the personality - of each subject is important to me.

I find the deep Earthiness and organic, tactile quality of clay the perfect medium through which to explore movement and express energy. Once the claywork is complete, I cast in foundry bronze or cold-cast using metal powders or other materials such as stone dust.

I love to explore different materials and methods to enhance or evoke the natural qualities of a particular subject. I am currently experimenting with natural earth pigments to create natural patinas with a soft, organic quality.

Oriental

H 21 W 14 D11 Edition of 12 - POA

Study of a siamese cat in cold-cast stone and natural earth pigments

FOX 2

H 19.4 W 12 D 15 Edition of 12 - POA

Study of an alert red fox, foundry bronze

Portrait of a Pharoah hound - an elegant Maltese hunting dog. Cold cast in iron then rusted

Pharoah

H 28.2 W 17.5 D 25.5 Edition of 9 - POA

H 1026 W 90 D 88 Edition of 6 POA

Life-sized study of a Red deer stag in cold-cast iron, rusted. Red is suitable both as an indoor and outdoor piece

H 44 W 13 D 20 Edition of 9 - POA

Portrait of a young, lithe female leopard, in cold-cast bronze. Foundry bronze edition available (POA)

I am inspired by animal form, the dynamics of movement and subtle behaviours, and discovering how I can weave these threads together to bring a subject to life.

This is what inspires and drives me creatively.

Leopard

H 44 W 13 D 20 Edition of 9 - POA

Portrait of a young, lithe female leopard, in cold-cast bronze. Foundry bronze edition available (POA)

Greyhounds possess such power and agility yet a delicate sensitivity which makes them fascinating subjects

My specialism is contemporary realist animal sculpture, working primarily on commissions, portraits, and limited edition exhibition pieces.

All Portfolio pieces are available to purchase as numbered limited editions. Sculptures are also available in foundry bronze. Prices available on application

If you’d like to discover more, please get in touch.

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Limited Editions

Unique Animal Portraits

Commissions

Young Fox

Cold Cast Iron. Edition of 12 POA

2023

Sept 07th-10th Craft In Focus, Hever Castle https://www.craftinfocus.com/next-fair/hever-castle-sept-2023

Sept 12th-24th Devon Open Studios. Burnswood Studios, Bondleigh, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2AP

Phone

+44 (0)7748 854378

Email

lucydauvergne@mac.com