Spain
Nick Rodgers
Following a four year City & Guilds apprenticeship in panel beating, I developed a deep understanding of metalwork that set me on the path to becoming the sculptor I am today. This foundation continues to inform and shape my practice.
My work begins with reality, allowing each piece to evolve organically toward its own conclusion. It is a contemporary reflection influenced by artists such as Chadwick, Armitage, and Moore, whose approaches to form and material resonate deeply with my own. I rely on instinct in the studio guided by a sense of rhythm to determine the direction of each piece. Attempting to consciously analyse this process would risk disrupting the intuitive connection through which ideas emerge.
Working with materials such as anthracite, iron, steel, copper, brass, bronze, and aluminium I explore both structure and fluidity. Through carving, moulding, and shaping, I create angular forms defined by tension and strength, while techniques using the English wheel and anvil allow me to introduce softer, more flowing curves.
These skills, refined over many years, enable m transform rigid materials into expressive, dynamic forms.
Movement is central to my practice, often transitioning into more abstract expressions. Metal offers endless possibilities, allowing me to bring my visions into physical form. The transformation of a flat, inert sheet into something complex and evocative is at the core of my work; it is both my discipline and my passion.
My practice is continually evolving, driven by curiosity and an enduring sense of exploration. The diversity of my sculptures reflects this ongoing process. I aim to create works that stimulate the viewer, provoking questions about the nature of the material and the processes behind its transformation.
I am particularly drawn to working at life scale, creating pieces that invite a physical and emotional response. Ultimately, I hope to encourage the viewer to engage with the work not only visually, but also through a sense of touch and presence.
A growing passion for art and the beauty of unique, handcrafted objects led me to study the modernist art and design movements of the twentieth century.
I became particularly drawn to the Bauhaus movement, as well as the influential artists emerging from St Ives, Cornwall, during the early to mid-twentieth century. This fascination developed into a professional pursuit, culminating in the opening of my first gallery, specialising in significant works of art and sculpture from this period.
In the years that followed, I established larger and more expansive galleries, further developing my presence within the art world. Alongside this, I worked as an occasional advisor for the BBC and was featured in major publications, including Period Living, as well as in national and local newspapers, where my work in art and interior design was highlighted.
For over two decades, I dealt in fine art while also working closely with clients to create bespoke sculptural pieces for interior spaces. This experience not only deepened my understanding of form, material, and context, but also inspired me to fully realise my own creative voice. The breadth of knowledge TrustedSite I across metalwork, art, and design has shaped a lasting commitment to producing modernist forms, grounded in both tradition and innovation.
