Shapeshifters Sculpture Group: Viv Astling

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Viv Astling RBSA

Viv has had an interest in sculpture and stone-carving for most of his life. Only in the last ten years has he had the opportunity to develop his skills at Dudley College.

In the last 15 years Viv has had the opportunity to develop as a sculptor and now regularly exhibits at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists gallery in Brook Street, Birmingham. His work has been selected for a number of Open Exhibitions recently including the RBSA, Derby and Granary Gallery Opens, receiving a Highly Commended in the Granary.

He is a full Member of the RBSA and is currently its President. In the past he has undertaken 3 public art commissions. See vivastling.co.uk

Leaves of the Forest
Ancaster Hard White, 2.05m, commissioned by Gearge Wimpey and Tapton Estates.

Fruits of the Forest
Ancaster Hard White, 1.45m, commissioned by the Heart of the National Forest Foundation.

Blue Abundance
Kilkenny Limestone 28x13x11 cms

New Growth
Hoptonwood on a double slate base 47x13x7cms

Banded Shell
Ancaster Pink Limestone, 23X15X15cms

Building Icons Selfridges and refurbished New Street Station
Re-used Portland Limestone

Building Icons Listed Signal Box at New Street Station
Re-used Portland Limestone

Kanagawa Wave
Hoptonwood

Seven Ages Wave
Hoptonwood