28 | ARTIST PROFILES | ADAM BINDER
12 Sparrows, 2014, bronze, 30 x 137 x 10 cm
ADAM BINDER
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dam Binder is recognised as one of the UK’s leading wildlife sculptors, recreating creatures great and small primarily in bronze. His signature fluid style of simple lines and flowing forms is recognised and collected all over the world. Binder’s own passion for the natural world is seen in his sculpting process which involves time spent studying his subjects in their natural environment, where possible. As an artist it is the very spirit of the animals that Binder aims to capture; and his observations allow for a deeper understanding of shape, form and character. He considers the emotional connection of his work as importantly as balance and composition. It is this deeply felt connection to the natural world which led to Binder
winning the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year in 2010. He has also since been elected as a member of the Society of Wildlife Artists. In 2013 Binder attracted the attention of the media with his 12ft tall public bronze sculpture of a polar bear, which was displayed in London’s Sloane Square to highlight the effects global warming is having on their habitats. The sculpture, entitled 'Boris', has since moved to London Zoo where it continues to raise awareness for the species under threat of extinction. Recently his African Wildlife Sculptures have been on show at the Osbourne Studio Gallery in London. adambindersculptures.com adam@adambindereditions.com