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PRESENTATION of 2011
Award & Nominees
Award & Nominees
November 2011
November
BROOMHILL. FOLLOWING A successful Summer Exhibition that displayed new pieces from 10 sculptors, the judging panel (comprising internationally acclaimed artists/sculptors Tim Shaw, Rob Ryan, Carol Peace and Nigel Minard -Head of Art at West Buckland) came together this month to select the winning piece.
The Ten short-listed sculptors were carefully selected by the judging panel at the beginning of this year. Each of the ten finalists were given a £1,000 budget and 3 months to turn their proposed idea into an inspiring finished piece for the Exhibition.
The judges favourite and winner of the Broomhill NSP 2011 title is 'Uncertain Futures: Larder' by Suzanne Hobbs.
Every visitor to the exhibition had the opportunity to vote for their favourite sculpture, this activity proved as popular as ever! The sculpture that captured visitors attention the most this year and winner of the ‘Public Speaks’ title is Endless Curve by Wenqin Chen, also awarded a ‘special commendation' by the judges for creating an uplifting, open, positive, healing, well executed sculpture that has the right spirit and powerful inspiration in a difficult time.
Suzanne will be awarded with a cheque and trophy at the NSP Award Evening on Thur 17th Nov. This event is open to the public. Enjoy acoustic music from Jenna Witts & Amy Newton, plus a delicious Mediterranean Buffet, tickets are £10pp.
The Ten short-listed sculptors were carefully selected by the judging panel at the beginning of this year. Each of the ten finalists were given a £1,000 budget and 3 months to turn their proposed idea into an inspiring finished piece for the Exhibition.
The judges favourite and winner of the Broomhill NSP 2011 title is 'Uncertain Futures: Larder' by Suzanne Hobbs.
Every visitor to the exhibition had the opportunity to vote for their favourite sculpture, this activity proved as popular as ever! The sculpture that captured visitors attention the most this year and winner of the ‘Public Speaks’ title is Endless Curve by Wenqin Chen, also awarded a ‘special commendation' by the judges for creating an uplifting, open, positive, healing, well executed sculpture that has the right spirit and powerful inspiration in a difficult time.
Suzanne will be awarded with a cheque and trophy at the NSP Award Evening on Thur 17th Nov. This event is open to the public. Enjoy acoustic music from Jenna Witts & Amy Newton, plus a delicious Mediterranean Buffet, tickets are £10pp.
“Suzanne’s monumental sculpture was chosen for its fantastic interaction with the landscape, providing viewers with a very exciting experience. The piece was beautifully executed with a social awareness angle, tying in with the enclosed trapped emotion of the time we live in. We’re delighted with the outcome, Suzanne put great thought and effort into her piece and is truly deserving of the 2011 title. Many thanks to our sponsors and judges for their support in making this possible.” Quote from Rinus van de Sande
2011 Broomhill
National Sculpture
Prize
National Sculpture
Prize
Suzanne Hobbs Statement
“The installation I have created for the Broomhill National Sculpture Prize 2011 is part of a body of work entitled Uncertain Futures. My work is inspired by years working on an organic farm in North Devon and recognising the earths fragile nature. Climate change; food scarcity; conflict over resources, have become international news staples, yet in our consumer society, the importance of our environment to our own survival appears forgotten.
Being selected to create a sculpture for the NSP Competition has given me the chance to communicate my fears and anxieties through the voice of my work. Taking part in the event has generated a conversation between me and visitors to the sculpture garden. This has been the most exciting part of the whole process. Like a virus conversations spread.
Now I am greeted with the amazing news that my work has been selected by my peers as the overall winner of the competition and will remain in the garden. I am very honoured and delighted to be part of such an inspiring and creative space. As an emerging artist my brain is stacked with work I want to produce and Broomhill has given me the opportunity to do this. The prize money will be invaluable in allowing me to continue to develop my practice and build on this achievement.
Many thanks to Broomhill Arts Hotel and Sculpture Garden. If you haven’t visited yet you are missing out!”
“The installation I have created for the Broomhill National Sculpture Prize 2011 is part of a body of work entitled Uncertain Futures. My work is inspired by years working on an organic farm in North Devon and recognising the earths fragile nature. Climate change; food scarcity; conflict over resources, have become international news staples, yet in our consumer society, the importance of our environment to our own survival appears forgotten.
Being selected to create a sculpture for the NSP Competition has given me the chance to communicate my fears and anxieties through the voice of my work. Taking part in the event has generated a conversation between me and visitors to the sculpture garden. This has been the most exciting part of the whole process. Like a virus conversations spread.
Now I am greeted with the amazing news that my work has been selected by my peers as the overall winner of the competition and will remain in the garden. I am very honoured and delighted to be part of such an inspiring and creative space. As an emerging artist my brain is stacked with work I want to produce and Broomhill has given me the opportunity to do this. The prize money will be invaluable in allowing me to continue to develop my practice and build on this achievement.
Many thanks to Broomhill Arts Hotel and Sculpture Garden. If you haven’t visited yet you are missing out!”
Wenqin Chen Statement
Endless Curve (wenqinchen.blogspot.com)
“I love to capture historical events or cultural situations from the present and past. I use my emotions and intellect to create the final object. The sculpture Endless Curve represents global open-mindedness, invention and space for innovative thinking.”
Endless Curve (wenqinchen.blogspot.com)
“I love to capture historical events or cultural situations from the present and past. I use my emotions and intellect to create the final object. The sculpture Endless Curve represents global open-mindedness, invention and space for innovative thinking.”
'Uncertain Futures: Larder' by Suzanne Hobbs.
Endless Curve by Wenqin Chen
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National Sculpture Prize 2012 - Registration opens this month!
The registration period for the 2012 NSP opens soon. Those wishing to take part can register their interest on our website now
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The registration period for the 2012 NSP opens soon. Those wishing to take part can register their interest on our website now
www.broomhillart.co.uk/
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