FACE 2024 - The Society of Portrait Sculptors
A collection of over 70 contemporary portrait sculptures selected from submissions from around the world.
A collection of over 70 contemporary portrait sculptures selected from submissions from around the world.
Generations of Women in Sculpture in Britain
Miranda Carter and I will be back in Mayfair at 54 The Gallery from the 9th to the 15th of October 2023.
Book it into your diary now and watch this space for details of the private view and preview nights!
Myself and Miranda Carter are running playful and relaxed drawing and sculpting workshops in the tranquil setting of Westonbirt Arboretum.
I will be live sculpting portraits every evening in the Ruby Gallery, creating a standout experience to watch me create something beautiful before your eyes.
Take a moment of contemplation during The Hepworth Wakefield Ceramic Fair and create a clay sculpture with me.
The Gardens at Miserden are hosting an exhibition of Garden and interior sculptures by members of the Cotswold Sculptors Association. I will be exhibiting 12 indoor and outdoor sculptures around the beautiful house and grounds.
As the National Army Museum’s artist in residence I will be working live at the museum for a 7 days, creating a portrait bust of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a young princess in her ATS Army Uniform.
The bronze of the portrait will become part of the permanent art collection once unveiled in September.
I will also be running sculpting workshops throughout the week, for both adults and children, which can be booked through the National Army Museum website.
My piece ‘Endure’ selected for the Bath Society of Artists exhibition.
The Exhibition will be open to the Public from 10.30 am on Saturday 14th May.
The Victoria Art Gallery is open from 10.30 to 5.00pm every day except Mondays and tickets can be purchased online at www.victoriagal.org.uk
The Cotswold Sculpture Park is currently home to two of my pieces in the beautiful surroundings of the gardens.
“Serenity” and “Climbing the Walls” can be found alongside many inspiring artists all summer.
The Blossom Street Gallery in central York is hosting my work as part of an exhibition called ‘Figuratively Speaking’ for two months until the end of April.
A celebration of the human face and form in paint, pencil and clay. Featuring the astounding portrait studies in clay and paint by sculptor Keziah Burt, and the enchanting pencil works of Sharron Astbury-Petit; richly worked in coloured crayon, liquid gold and metal leaf on wood.
Grantchester Hall pop up art exhibition
I am returning to my old stopping ground of Cambridgeshire on the 25th and 26th of October to take part in a two day pop up art and craft exhibition with some very talented makers!
Featuring beautifully hand crafted furniture by Andrew Strickland, lovely local and international landscapes by establish artist Virginia Albutt, the inspired textile creations of Hannah Rae, and the stunning contemporary jewellery designs of Karen Faulkner-Dunkley
I shall, as always to creating work throughout the two day show, sharing my process with visitors and creating some beautiful portraits in clay and graphite. Please do come along and say hi.
KGB x
Keziah will be performing a live portrait sculpt in the very beautiful Manchester City Art Gallery on Friday the 16th from 7 until 11. In collaboration with Art Battle Manchester to celebrate the 200th year anniversary of Peterloo. Tickets are almost completely sold out so please grab one if there’s any left.
Keziah will be sculpting Jayne Payne a local Manchester shero during the event. 10 ARTISTS will also be creating art before your very eyes competeing to win the audiences votes as overall winner of the art battle at the end of the night.
‘Cant wait to perform in this very special venue. See you there’ KGB
Delighted to be exhibiting at my current studio space @th creativestudioyork along side three other artists and makers: Sarah King draws stunning animal portraits, Andy Griffiths is a master of glass work and Nicola stead who runs the studio space, creates highly textured and beautifully coloured ceramics.
I shall be demonstrating my sculpting skills working from 7 models over the four days. Speed sculpting is like sketching in three dimensions, it’s extremely challenging but wonderful for the audience to watch. Please do stop in and see me at work! Private view on Friday night will be a more informal chance to chat with all of the artists over a glass of wine!
I look forward to meeting you! KGB
I am really looking forward to exhibiting again this July with a group of talents artists and makers as part of the Cambridge Open Studios. We have come together to make a really exciting exhibition that will be held in the Grantchester Village Hall, in south Cambridge, during the first two weekends in July from 10 unitl 6 each day.
I shall be drawing live portraits for people wishing to commission a drawing, watch me in practice or discuss a painting commission. I will be displaying my portraiture portfolio and my latest collection of stone and ceramic sculptures.
We will have also be serving wonderful refreshments on these hot summer days so do come along and see what we're up to meet the artists and have a lovely day out in this stunning setting.
I hope to see you there!
Karen Faulkner-Dunkley Jewelery maker
Virginia Albutt -Landscape painter
Andrew Stickland -Bespoke furniture maker
I am delighted to announce that I will be exhibiting at Grantchester village hall with four talented artisans for 2 days only at the end of the month. This pop up exhibition is a show case of our work and a chance for you to come an meet with us to discuss your artistic needs. We are all furiously working to be ready for the exhibition and are looking forward to another record show of attendance! Really excited to be doing live portraits again for the visitors. If I am looking absorbed in my work its just because I love it so much. Please do talk to me and ask questions about my practice. We are having a private view on the 27th -Friday evening from 7 until 9 serving mulled beverages to celebrate the impending festive season. Please do come along if your free we'd love to see you! KGB x
I am really looking forward to exhibiting this July with a group of talents artists and makers as part of the Cambridge Open Studios. We have come together to make a really exciting exhibition that will be held in the Grantchester Village Hall, in south Cambridge, during the first two weekends in July from 11 unitl 6 each day.
I shall be painting and drawing live portraits for people wishing to commission a drawing, watch me in practice or discuss a painting commission. I will be displaying my portraiture portfolio and my latest collection of stone and ceramic sculptures.
We will have wonderful food and drink available to buy in a pop up cafe at the venue so do come along and see what we're up to meet the artists and have a lovely day out. I hope to see you there!
Karen Faulkner-Dunkley Jewelery maker
Virginia Albutt -Landscape painter
Andrew Stickland -Bespoke furniture maker
Jilly Cunningham - sculptor
Rosemary Dodgson - botanical painter www.flowerpainter.me.uk
I am really excited to be participating in the 14th Annual Dartmouth arts and crafts weekend at the Royal Avenue Gardens. It's a wonderful event to raise money for Children's Hospice South West, full of incredibly talented creators and makers doing live demonstrations of their skills between 10 and 4 each day.
I will be doing live portraits for the public, displaying work from my portrait portfolio and a selection of my latest stone and clay sculptures. Dartmouth is a wonderful place to visit and even better when you get to support local talent and a really worthy charity too. Hope to see you there!