| Roger
Andrews Artist's Statement
"My basic
rationale as an artist is the pursuit, albeit impossible,
of perfection. I want my work to inspire interrogation, emotion,
respect, envy and admiration in the mind of the viewer and
satisfaction in that of my own.
Unfortunately
the gap between artistic concept and figurative realisation
is a wide one and whilst I am often pleased with my work,
I have yet to achieve satisfaction.
Nevertheless
it is this obsession which drives me constantly to seek new
and brighter horizons for my abilities and thereby, I hope,
provide my patrons with a satisfying and fulfilling experience
on the successful completion of a commission.
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"Ted
Andrews" 1926 - 1993
My father
Height 35 cm
Marble Resin
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"Emma"
Commissioned by her mother
Height 35 cm
Marble Resin
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The two most
significant influences in my education and career as a sculptor
have been the writings of Professor Edouard Lanteri, renowned
teacher, sculptor and intimate friend of Rodin and my friendship
with the famous Welsh sculptor Robert Thomas, whom I met in
1993 when he walked into my Studio one day. During the ensuing
six years until his death in 1999, I was a frequent visitor
to Robert's studio in Barry where I absorbed as much of his
knowledge and ability as his generosity enabled. I was greatly
saddened by his premature death in 1999 but will always be
thankful for the privilege of having been mentored by this
great Welsh sculptor".
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"Christine"
Commissioned by her daughter
Height 33 cm
Cold Cast bronze
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"Alfred
John"
Founder Pontypridd Market
Commissioned by his grandsons
Height 43cm
Cold Cast Bronze
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| Biography
Roger Andrews was
born in 1949 at Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan and was educated
at Cardiff High School until leaving to pursue a career in
Electrical Engineering with the British Steel Corporation.
Much of his professional
life was spent in engineering Sales and Marketing until diverting
to a career in property renovation and development.
Throughout this
earlier career he combined his innate ability as an artist
and sculptor with his acquired knowledge and skill in engineering
to produce high quality technical illustrations, graphical
designs and scale product models as well as production prototypes.
It was no surprise
to friends and family when in 1989 he gave way to this life
long passion, to pursue a career as a sculptor and model maker,
working under the name Andrews Studios
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"The
Borzoi"
Champion Dimland Music Maker
Commissioned by his owner/breeder
Height 24 cm
Hand Painted Marble Resin |
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"Cariad"
Speculative Sculpture
Height 43 cm
Available in bronze only
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Email: roger@andrews-studios.com
Since 1990
Andrews Studios has attracted an increasing number of commercial
and private commissions from around the UK and internationally
through its website.
Clients include
CADW, National Museum of Wales, 4H Council of America, Heredities
and many others. Commissions have ranged from a 150mm high
GPO "Post Box" to the 1/2 life sculpture; "Miner
& Son" with all manner of subject matter in between.
Roger is noted
for his ability to capture the character and likeness of a
subject and instil this as lifelike realism into his work.
www.andrews-studios.com
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