Kenneth Robertson

British sculptor

Kenneth Robertson (born 1931) is a British sculptor, known for his public work inspired by animals and the human form engaged in dance.[1][non-primary source needed]As a former dental surgeon working in London with a broad understanding of anatomy,[clarification needed] his first sculptures were influenced by red deer he then farmed in rural Hampshire. In 1997 he began a series of dancers, working in wax to capture movement and mood as expressed by the actions of dancers both contemporary and in classical ballet. He has collaborated with professional dancers and choreographers such as Russell Maliphant[2][non-primary source needed][better source needed] and his researches into the language of dance have referenced dance movement analysis authority Ann Hutchinson Guest and dance historian Ivor Forbes Guest.

Public works

  • statue of Jimmy Hagan,[3] Sheffield United Football Club
  • Pygmy hippo and calf, Marwell Zoo, Hampshire [4][unreliable source?]
  • Pygmy hippo and calf, Longleat, Wiltshire[5][unreliable source?]
  • Red deer calves playing, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Jersey Zoo
  • Pygmy Hippo and Calf, Summerleaze, Maidenhead[6]
  • Otter at Otter Point overlooking Loch Linnhe, The Isle of Eriska[7][failed verification][8]

Further reading

  • Immortals of British Sport (2013) Ian Hewitt and Sampson Lloyd; Vision Sports Publishing ISBN 9781909534186
  • Sterling Stuff (2016) Foreword Koenig/Kingdon ISBN 9780956049117 Pangolin London Ltd.

References

  1. ^ http://www.gallery-pangolin.com/downloads/gallery-pangolin/catalogues/sterling.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "Kenneth ROBERTSON sculptor artist and sculptures at Red Rag British Art Gallery".
  3. ^ "The Sporting Statues Project: Jimmy Hagan: Sheffield United FC, Bramall Lane, Sheffield".
  4. ^ "Hippo Sculpture - ZooChat".
  5. ^ "Hippo Sculpture - ZooChat".
  6. ^ "Stolen North Town Moor hippo statue to be recast".
  7. ^ "Isle of Eriska circuit, near Benderloch".
  8. ^ Scottish Island Bagging: The Walkhighlands Guide to the Islands of Scotland (2019) H. & P. Webster Vertebrate Publishing ISBN 9781912560301 ASIN B07X4GQQ33

External links

  • Official Website