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. Roger Andrews
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"Cariad/Love", 2000
bronze (20)
43cm high by 10cm squ.base
"Alfred S.John", 2000
cold cast bronze
43cm highx30widex20deep
"Christine", 2000
cold cast bronze
33cm high by 15cm squ.base
Roger Andrews was born in 1949 in Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan. He was educated at Cardiff High School until leaving to pursue a career in Electrical Engineering with the British Steel Corporation; throughout his 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. In 1989 he decided to pursue a career as a fulltime sculptor and model maker.
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 and awe in the mind of the viewer and satisfaction in 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 ability and thereby provide my patrons with a satisfying and fulfilling experience on the completion of a commission.
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 shall always be thankful for the privilege of having been mentored by this great Welsh sculptor."
Commissions: Working under the name of Andrews Studios, Roger has attracted an increasing number of commercial and private commissions since 1990, from around the UK and internationally. Clients include CADW, National Museum of Wales, 4H Council of America, Heredities and many others.
International Links:
collections abroad=4H Council of America;
