"Timeless" Collection Launched by Renowned British Sculptor.

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7 Nov

Renowned sculptor Steve Winterburn is best known for his wildlife sculptures and conservation work with the likes of David Attenborough.

But in recent years he’s become subject to considerable mainstream attention: first with the unveiling of a flagship bronze statue of five Rugby League legends at Wembley, then with a recent television appearance to show off an early stage bust of a young Queen Elizabeth II which he plans to take on a 'Royal Tour' in 2024.

The timing seems fitting to now launch “The Timeless Collection” this Autumn with a focus on furthering the tireless conservation work he’s been involved in over the course of an illustrious multi decade career.

The Timeless Collection draws on natural systems and the notion of time: Steve chose an ellipse structure to resemble two main focal points, our planet and time, as well as to represent the dial of a timekeeping device. The spherical presence of the planet extends from the structure, which wraps around the central sculpture which can swivel and spin to complete a 360-degree rotation. The sculpture and design can therefore be seen from every angle no matter where it is situated.

The design’s composition shows the subject sculpture - an endangered animal - being the “light” with the ellipse and spherical space being what it passes through. In short, the art portrays animals as a light shining through human existence and experience. An early piece, a bronze turtle, inspired by personal involvement in a rescue sea turtle project in East Africa, has already been sold for £20,000.

And underlying the art is a wholehearted passion for the conservation cause. It could be one of Steve’s most powerful creations to date. His rich career has involved numerous trips around the planet working on conservation projects and the point, he’s said, is to experience wildlife and ecosystems in the flesh and translate it to artwork.

He’s sold high value sculptures at auction with proceeds going to conservation efforts, but Steve says conservation work by his own hand is less powerful than the mission.

Steve says: “My main drive and role is absolutely to bring the art and conservation worlds closer together and in doing so generate more funds for these great causes.

“There are so many things we can do. Donate art, hold collaborative exhibitions and even dedicate fixed percentages of each sale of collection pieces to charity.”

Steve elaborated: “Wherever we come across animals they give us life and energy, bringing a light into our lives.”

In essence, this is art designed to pull the audience into the notion of a moment in time where the earth and its natural world is beautiful, yet under serious and pressing threat.

Steve says: “They could all become a moment in time, and then gone.”

Steve operates from his own studios and foundry located in Hull. His work has been showcased at prestigious galleries and events including the Halcyon Gallery, Carrs Silver, Monaco Fine Arts, Hickmet Fine Arts, Sotheby's, Christies, LAPADA, and BADA. His craftsmanship in silver and gold has earned him the privilege of being granted his own British Hallmark.

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