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Sculpture Vulture

Antique Bronze
Public Sculpture
Public Art
Pietrasanta
Robert Thomas
Liverpool, United Kingdom
London
The Hague
Carrara
Hillsborough Memorial
Ennis-Diamond
Grosvenor Square
Monumental Welsh Women
Rhodri Morgan
Aiden Harte
Ireland
Emma Stebbins
Berlin
Esther Benjamins Trust
Street Art
Money

Interviews and Inspiration From The World of Sculpture. Join, Lucy Branch, sculptural conservator and author, as she talks to sculptors whose work can be found in public spaces. They discuss their creative journeys, their artistic practice and their shared love for all things bronze. Find the show website and much more at linktr.ee/LucyBronze

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In this episode, Lucy Branch speaks with Ben Winterburn — foundryman and the creative force behind the Instagram account of world-renowned sculptor Steve Winterburn.

Ben helps to run the Winterburn Fine Art Foundry, handling clients and sales, and h... more

In this episode, Lucy Branch speaks with Lowri Harris, Associate Curator for Public Art at Canary Wharf, for an insider's look at one of London's most ambitious public sculpture collections. Lowri shares how the collection has grown and evolved over ... more

Today on the show, Lucy Branch speaks to Ben C. Pearce, a New Zealand sculptor working in Corten steel and bronze whose work blurs geological form with the trace of the human figure.

Ben discusses what the life of being a professional sculptor is l... more

Lucy Branch talks to Mario Chiodo, the California-based sculptor behind some of America's most ambitious public monuments, including the remarkable Remember Them monument in Oakland and an upcoming life-story monument to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Recent Guests

Lowri Harris
Associate Curator for Public Art at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Episode: The Public Sculpture of Canary Wharf with Lowri Harries
Ben Pearce
New Zealander, sculptor
Independent artist in New Zealand
Episode: Making the 1% in New Zealand with Ben C. Pearce
Mario Chiodo
Sculptorbased in California with public monuments and mass-appeal works
Chiodo Art
Episode: More Than A Monument With Mario Chiodo
Tyler Fauvelle
Canadian figurative sculptor focused on public bronze works
Independent artist
Episode: Inspirational Heroes of Canada With Tyler Fauvelle
Timothy Schmalz
Canadian sculptor known for large-scale religious bronze works
Timothy Paul Schmalz (artist)
Episode: Entertaining Angels: Faith and Sculpture With Timothy Schmalz
Getting Up To Stuff
Anonymous rebel sculptor from Bristol
Bristol public sculpture scene
Episode: Sculpture That Matters by Getting Up To Stuff
Laura Ford
Sculptor with public and private commissions; runs Matt Black Barn education projects
Laura Ford Sculpture
Episode: Down The Rabbit Hole of Sculpture with Laura Ford
Rebecca Hawkins
British contemporary sculptor and artist known for humanitarian-themed, monumental works
Self-employed artist
Episode: Saying The Unsaid in Bronze with Rebecca Hawkins
Sarah Monk
Host of Materially Speaking Podcast
Materially Speaking
Episode: The Pull Of Pietrasanta With Sarah Monk

Host

Lucy Branch
Host of the show; sculptural conservator and author

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Fascinating and informative!

    What an absolutely fascinating podcast combining Lucy’s obvious knowledge & passion about sculpture, with seeking out and quizzing a wild and wonderful collection of sculptors for their own views, backgrounds, influences and ways of approaching their creativity! If you have any interest at all in creativity or indeed in developing your own creativity, then this podcast is for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JRADFOWLER
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Exuberance

    Lucy brings a palpable love of the subject. Her energy is contagious

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Giambelardo
    United Statesa year ago
  • so interesting

    I thought I knew a lot about sculpture but I was enlightened. This podcast is a joy to listen to with Lucy's thoughtful questioning and her interesting guests from all walks of the sculpture world. There aren't many podcasts on sculpture and it's a challenge for audio to focus on a visual subject but this podcast does it really well. Inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    picturetalk321
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Inspiration, information and passion for sculpture

    A wonderful combination of inspiration, information and passion for sculpture. As a ceramicist hungry for insight into the processes, motivations, and practicalities of life as a sculptor I was so delighted to find Lucy’s podcast. As a former BBC radio producer and presenter I am delighted to find a podcast with such heart and enthusiasm and honesty. Lucy’s ability to pull together the threads of a conversation in her summaries at the end in such a genuine and unaffected way is a delight. (Oops,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grant Sonnex
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Brilliantly curated sculpture talks

    You are in for a treat with Lucy Branch’s passionate and articulate podcasts. Her knowledge of sculpture, sculpture conservation and sculptors as well as her sense of humour were mine to enjoy in equal measures!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laury-Sculptor
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Audience comments highlight the engaging synthesis of craft, history, and contemporary practice
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The show is noted for its thoughtful questions and accessible discussions about technique and public art
Guests are described as insightful and varied across the sculpture world

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Entertaining Angels: Faith and Sculpture With Timothy Schmalz
Q: When was the first moment you felt you had this gift and needed to do something with it?
Timothy recalls a personal awakening around adolescence, the pull toward sculpture, and a decisive moment in art school that aligned his life with sculptural work and Christian themes.
The Pull Of Pietrasanta With Sarah Monk
Q: What is Materially Speaking, and how did your podcast come about?
Sarah explains that Materially Speaking is a show where artists tell their stories through the materials they choose, focusing on why they work with stone and the life experiences that lead them to their craft.
Hidden In Plain Sight: Emma Stebbins Legacy with Karli Wurzelbacher
Q: What enabled her to get the first major commission from New York, especially as a woman?
A combination of a culturally prominent and wealthy New York family, connections through her brother on the Central Park board, and her international network through Cushman and Rome helped open opportunities.
Hidden In Plain Sight: Emma Stebbins Legacy with Karli Wurzelbacher
Q: Was she somebody that was always a sculptress? Was this her career from the beginning, or did it meander?
Her path shows limited early records, but she ultimately pursued sculpture seriously after studying privately and then moving to Rome, where she established her career and mature works.
Robert Thomas and Welsh Women Icons with Ceri Thomas
Q: Is seeing more of these women commemorated in bronze something you are passionate about, and how have you been involved?
Yes, very passionate about broadening representation; Ceri participates as a committee member and advocate, shaping selection and overseeing statue projects like Rhodri Morgan while tying these efforts to the legacy of his father.

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This show centers on sculptors whose work appears in public spaces, with conversations that explore creative practice, career paths, and the practicalities of working with bronze and other materials. Episodes spotlight large-scale public sculpture, the business side of art, mentorship, and how artists navigate commissions, education, and evolving technologies. A standout thread is the host's deep expertise in sculpture conservation and her ability to elicit actionable insights from guests, making this a strong listen for aspiring artists, art professionals, and collectors interested in public sculpture culture and the craft behind it.

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