Art of England Magazine
"In life, we grasp at happiness; glimpse clarity; and often find our inner selves through life's most severe trials. The hope, humanity and imagery that pull us through are paramount to me. These are qualities I try to capture in the life of each sculpture, along with the realisation that these moments change us, claim parts of us, make us and define who and what we are."
British artist - sculptor / born 1982
George Triggs is an artist who has continually confronted and challenged the traditional figurative format. The contrast his sculptures exhibit - through visual magnetism, combined with physical extremes - heighten the emotion and the perception of the concepts they portray.
Working in bronze, resins, interactive projection, glass, wax and plaster, Triggs' mastery of materials and technical knowledge are expertly used to convey the complexity of his work.
He tackles our most revered emotions head on and, in doing so, delivers works of great beauty and meaning.
prizes & recent exhibition
- V & A Sculpture Prize
- Finalist 2007
- Threadneedle Figurative Price
- Two sculptures exhibited 2008
- Cork Street Gallery
- Exhibition 2009
- Lambert House
- Solo show "glimpses of clarity" London Bridge 2009
- Threadneedle Figurative Price
- Three sculptures shortlisted 2009
- Meier Chocolate Factory
- Art Academy 10 year anniversary show 2010
- The Willow Gallery
- Show 2010 and 2011
- Art At The Edge
- Small basketball sculpture part of touring exhibition 2011-2012
Life size basketball sculpture to be placed in Bath for 2012 Olympics - Ifton Colliery Commemorative Sculpture
- November 2018 onwards
- Between Love & Fear at TM Lighting Gallery
- Solo show exhibition dates: 5.12.19 - 28.02.20, weekdays by appointment
education
- 2003 - 2005
- The Art Academy
2 years - 2002 - 2003
- BA sculpture
Camberwell College of Arts
(1 year) - 2000 - 2001
- A level art and design
Yale College Wrexham - 1999 - 2001
- Advanced GNVQ art and design
Yale College Wrexham