Joseph Hillier
Joseph Hillier - Messenger, 2019
Born
Joseph James Hillier

(1974-04-24) 24 April 1974
Truro, England
EducationFalmouth College of Art;
Newcastle University;
Tulane University
Known forSculpture, Public Artworks
Notable workMessenger
Websitejosephhillier.com
Messenger with actor Nicola Kavanagh who originated the pose[1] in Plymouth.

Joseph Hillier (born 24 April 1974 in Cornwall) is a British sculptor.[2][3] His best known works include the Messenger, a public sculpture in Plymouth, Devon.

Early life and education

Hillier was born in Cornwall in 1974.[4] He studied at Falmouth College of Art, then held a research post at Newcastle University.[4] In 2000, he won Year of the Artist Award, from the Arts Council England.[4] In 2001, Tulane University awarded Hillier a scholarship, leading to completion of a Master of Fine Arts in New Orleans,[5] as well as teaching role.[4] In 2004, he was elected associate member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors,[4] later to become a Fellow.[6]

Career

His first works Being Human, consisting of five large art pieces, were sold to a single collection, and shipped back to the UK.[4] This funded his first art studio in London, where he produced Generation, enabling his debut solo exhibition at APT Gallery in 2005.[7] In 2013, his work was chosen to be a finalist in the national sculpture prize, at Broomhill, and at the Royal Academy summer exhibition.[4]

In 2017, his most notable work Messenger, was commissioned, and erected two years later in Plymouth, Devon, March 2019.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Morris, Steven (22 March 2019). "'She's rebellious': Irish actor inspires giant #MeToo sculpture". The Irish Times.
  2. ↑ "Joseph Hiller and the UK's Biggest Sculpture".
  3. ↑ Spicer, Emily. "Joseph Hillier – video interview: 'Figurative sculpture in a public space presents a real opportunity to stir something in people'". Studio International - Visual Arts, Design and Architecture.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Joseph Hillier Bio". beauxartslondon.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Joseph Hillier". Axisweb.
  6. ↑ "info@josephhillier.com". sculptors.org.uk.
  7. ↑ "Joseph Hillier | The Sculpture Park | All Year Exhibition". Default Store View.
  8. ↑ Morris, Steven (18 March 2019). "Giant bronze statue of crouching woman arrives in Plymouth". The Guardian.
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