Unique Metal Sculpture by Graham Hawkins

“Steelquirks” describes Graham’s work perfectly; hand-crafted in steel with a quirky twist in construction, form or theme.

Graham spent much of his youth around art and more specifically sculpture, helping his Father who worked at Bath Academy of Art.

After a career in IT, he returned to art as a purely personal pastime, creating metal sculptures using skills learned over 30 years ago. As the sculptures filled his home and garden he was encouraged to share his work with a wider audience.

Having had no formal art education beyond A level, Graham feels no restrictions as to what or how he should make things and does not feel the need to pursue a single direction.

When asked what inspires him, Graham’s usual reply is “anything and everything”.  He’s even been known to pause the TV to take a photo of something which catches his eye and sparks his imagination.

Pleased to say I have had four pieces accepted and on display in the Heart of the Tribe Winter Open Exhibition

It will be there until Christmas alongside lots of fantastic work by other artists.

Even better news is that one of the pieces, Memento Mori, won a prize! A great achievement given the quantity and quality of entries.

Thats my second prize this year. Happy days.

My last two art fairs of the year are approaching.

Firstly Bath on 10th November followed by Gothmas, a new event at Steam in Swindon on 16th.

Really looking forward to the latter as it will enable me to showcase some of my darker, more alternative work.

I do not have a web based shop, I prefer people to have the opportunity to view, hande and fully experience my work before committing to making a purchase.

Accordingly I attend local Art Fairs in Chippenham, Cirencester and Bath. I have also had my work in a number exhibitions, and on display in galleries. Below is a list of Art Fairs I will be attending in the coming months.

Where to find me 2024

1st February - 18th March I will be part of the Heart of the Tribe "FRESH" exhibition in Glastonbury.

14th April - Bath Contemporary Artists Fair, Greenpark station.

12th May - Bath Contemporary Artists Fair, Greenpark station.

18th May - 18th August I will be exhibiting at the Creating Spaces exhibition at Miserden, Gloucestershire.

13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th of July I will be taking part in the Marlborough Open Studios.

Always a fantastic event. You get the opportunity to enjoy art, meet the artists, and see some lovely Wiltshire countryside.

For all of October I will be back at The Corsham Gallery for my 3rd year.

Expect some new and as always some quirky pieces.

13th October - Bath Contemporary Artists Fair, Greenpark station.

25th October - 22nd December Heart of the Tribe winder open exhibition, Glastonbury

10th November - Bath Contemporary Artists Fair, Greenpark station.

16th November - Gothmas, Steam Swindon

I also currently have a small selection of work available to purchase in the Handel House gallery, above Devizes Books,  SN10 1LD