George Triggs

Renowned figurative sculptor working predominately in bronze but also resins, interactive projection, glass, wax and plaster. A mastery of materials and technical knowledge are expertly used to convey the complexity of figurative work. Consistently pushing the boundaries of the materials used and confronting the traditional figurative format, the human condition is explored. The contrast the artworks exhibit - through visual magnetism, combined with physical extremes - heighten the emotion and the perception of the concepts they portray. A diverse and varied body of work which showcases personal evolution in artistic journey.

Public Artworks and Commissions

• Molybaron “Something Ominous” album cover image, 2023

‘Collision I’ used as the album cover image photo credit: @molybaron

• Ifton Colliery Commemorative Sculpture, Miner’s Memorial Garden, St. Martins, Shropshire, 2018

A two-metre bronze figure of a coal miner, commissioned by St.

Martin’s Parish Council to mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of

Ifton coal mine. A commemorative coin was also created for this

project.

• The Blind Pig Bar, London, 2016

Bronze sculpture of a blindfolded pig displayed on the entrance door of

Jason Atherton’s award-winning Soho bar.

• Mary Powell O.B.E., Institute of Orthopedics Lecture Theatre, RJAH Orthopedic, Shropshire, 2014

Commissioned by Old Oswestrian’s Club, League of Friends, League of

Nurses and Oswestry Orthopedics to create a bronze bust in

commemoration of world-renowned nurse Mary Powell's life and

career.

• Hogarth Award, 2012, 2013 & 2014

Marketing Excellence Awards

• “The Moment Before”, Radial Gate at Pultney Weir, Bath, 2012

Commissioned by ‘Art At The Edge’ to create a life size bronze

sculpture of a basketball player for the 2012 Olympics.

• The Trafford Centre Crest, Manchester, 2006

Working for renowned public art sculptor Colin Spofforth to create a

six-metre sculpture of a bronze Griffin which features above the grand

entrance of the Trafford Centre in Manchester.

Solo Exhibitions

• "Between Love and Fear", TM Lighting Gallery, London, 2019-20
• "Glimpses of Clarity", Lambert House, London, 2009

Group Exhibitions

• Qube, Oswestry (2024)

Artist Process exhibition

• Manchester Art Fair (2023)

Winsor Birch exhibition

• Carden Park Sculpture Garden, Cheshire, 2020 – present

Curated by Winsor Birch

• Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, 2023

Shrewsbury Arts Trail

• Mrs Jones Art Gallery, Shrewsbury, 2022-23

Pop up exhibition, The Portrait Room exhibition

• The Qube Oswestry, 2017

Open Artist Exhibition

• The Ivy, London, 2012

Beautiful Crime: The Lock Up Exhibition

• The Ashmoleon Museum, Oxford, 2011-12

Art At The Edge: Sculpture And Sport Exhibition

• Museum of Broken Relationships, London, 2011

Touring exhibition

• Guerrilla Zoo, London, 2011

Modern Panic Exhibition

• The Willow Gallery, Oswestry, 2010-11

Castle Fine Arts Foundry Exhibition

• Moor House (Norman Foster), London, 2010
• Menier Chocolate Factory, London, 2010

• Cork Street Gallery, London, 2009

Prizes

• The Qube Open Art Prize 2023

Highly commended – ‘Unbroken’

• Founders Sculpture Prize 2012/13

1st prize – ‘Surrender’

• Threadneedle Figurative Prize 2009

Shortlisted – ‘Broken’

• Threadneedle Figurative Prize 2008

Shortlisted – ‘Treeman’ and ‘Movements of the Mind’

• V & A Sculpture Prize 2007

Finalist – ‘Treeman’

Press and publications

• ‘Shropshire Living’ magazine (May 2022)

Interview

• ‘Art of England’ magazine (issue 16, 2009)

Article: ‘Glimpses of Clarity: The Work of George Triggs’

• ‘Modelling and Sculpting the Figure’ by Tanya Russell (2012)

isbn: 978-1-4081-4641-5

Cover image of ‘Broken’ and other artworks featured within.