Stephen Glassborow, Bronze Sculpture

Australian Contemporary Sculpture – Figurative Bronze

all of Stephens Glassborow’s sculptural works are small run limited edition pieces with custom patina colouration available via commissions.

Stephen Glassborow: A Visionary in Contemporary Bronze Sculpture

The Art of Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture

Stephen Glassborow has emerged as a pivotal figure in contemporary Australian sculpture, specializing in meticulously crafted limited edition bronze sculptures. His approach transforms traditional bronze casting into a dynamic art form, creating pieces that capture both technical mastery and profound artistic expression.

Figurative Bronze Sculpture: A Modern Interpretation

Glassborow’s bronze figurative sculptures represent a contemporary reimagining of the human form. By blending Art Deco inspirations with modern sculptural techniques, he creates works that are both visually striking and conceptually profound. Each sculpture tells a story, exploring human emotion and movement through carefully constructed bronze forms.

Art Deco Influences and Contemporary Vision

Drawing inspiration from the elegant lines and geometric precision of Art Deco, Glassborow reinterprets this historical aesthetic through a contemporary lens. His sculptures demonstrate a unique ability to honor historical artistic movements while pushing the boundaries of modern sculptural expression.

Custom Bronze Patination: A Signature Technique

One of Glassborow’s most distinctive contributions to contemporary sculpture is his innovative approach to bronze patination. By developing custom patination techniques, he creates surfaces that are both visually complex and emotionally resonant, adding depth and nuance to each sculptural piece.

International Recognition: Venice Biennale 2024

Glassborow’s international reputation reached new heights with his groundbreaking exhibition at the 2024 Venice Biennale. His installation showcased the breadth of his sculptural innovation, presenting a series of bronze works that challenged traditional perceptions of figurative sculpture.

Exhibition History and Public Commissions

With a robust exhibition history spanning Australian and international galleries, Glassborow has established himself as a significant contemporary sculptor. His large-scale public commissions demonstrate his ability to transform public spaces, creating monumental works that engage and inspire communities.

Contemporary Sculpture for Interior Spaces

Glassborow’s sculptures are particularly notable for their versatility in interior design. His limited edition bronze pieces offer collectors and design professionals unique sculptural elements that can transform residential and commercial spaces, bridging the gap between fine art and interior aesthetics.

Collecting Glassborow: An Investment in Contemporary Art

For art collectors and enthusiasts, Glassborow’s limited edition bronze sculptures represent more than aesthetic objects. They are investments in contemporary Australian art,  and continue to inspire viewers through their complex artistic language.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes Glassborow’s bronze sculptures unique? His innovative patination techniques and blend of Art Deco inspiration with contemporary vision.
2. Where can Glassborow’s sculptures be viewed? In galleries across Australia and internationally, including his notable Venice Biennale exhibition.
3. Are his sculptures suitable for home and office spaces? Yes, his pieces are designed to be versatile contemporary art objects for interior environments.
4. How are his limited edition sculptures created? Through meticulous bronze casting and custom patination processes.
5. What themes does Glassborow explore in his work? Human movement, emotion, and the intersection of historical and contemporary artistic styles.

STEPHEN GLASSBOROW     

BORN 1951 England

STUDIES

Newcastle upon Tyne and at Brighton College in the United Kingdom
Tyneside Foundation Course
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sculpture B.A. Hons
Brighton College of Art B. A. Hons. Fine Art

Background

Born in Hammersmith England, Stephen served his apprenticeship as a Sculpture student at Newcastle upon Tyne and at Brighton College in the United Kingdom before moving to Australia as a young professional sculptor in the early 1980s. He has since attracted considerable interest and many commissions throughout Australia, and in Asia.

In his work, Glassborow relies heavily on traditional classical precedents and careful anatomical observation. Nevertheless, he manages to temper his respect for figurative precision with a refined elegance and beauty. His is sometimes an Art Deco renaissance.

Retaining fluidity in the body while still achieving sharp muscular perfection through clay thrills Glassborow. The skill of merging the two successfully drives him into further exploration of the human form.

EXHIBITIONS

1978    Commonwealth Travelling Exhibition, UK
1978    Commonwealth Buildings, London
1979    Profile Gallery, Joint Exhibition
1980    Profile Gallery, Joint Exhibition
1980    Artist in Residence, A1bert Park School
1981    Profile Gallery Joint Exhibition
1983    Profile Gallery Joint Exhibition
1985    Graphic Illusions Joint Exhibition
1986    Graphic Illusions Joint Exhibition
1986    Permanently exhibited in State Theatre Shop,
1986    Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne
1993    The Australian Ballet Gallery, Melbourne
1993    Eagle Hawke Gallery, Sydney
1993    Bronze figures and drawings of the, Artists Of The Australian Ballet
1995    Robin Gibson Gallery,
1995    Joint Sculpture Exhibition
1996    Jajuta Gallery, Singapore. Solo Exhibition
1999    North Shore Fine Art, Sydney Solo Exhibition
1999    Cooks Hill Gallery Newcastle Solo Exhibition
2000    Cooks Hill Gallery Newcastle Solo Exhibition
2000    Port Jackson Fine Art, Laguna Beach , California , U.S.A.
2001    Vanessa Wood fine Art, Sydney
2001    Cooks Hill Gallery, Newcastle
2002    Lattitude Gallery, Boston, USA
2002    Cooks Hill Gallery, Newcastle
2003    Wagner Gallery, Sydney
2003    Cooks Hill Gallery, Newcastle
2004    1000 Deg C Gallery Sydney
2004    Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane
2004    Ronald Coles Gallery, Kenthurst
2004    Manly Regional Gallery and Museum, Sydney
2005    Gallery Perutz, London England
2005    Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane
2005    Cooks Hill Gallery, Newcastle
2005    Wagner Gallery, Sydney
2005    Gallery Perutz, Edinburgh, Scotland
2006    Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery, Sydney
2006    Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane
2006    Manyung Gallery, Melbourne
2006    Cooks Hill Gallery, Newcastle
2006    Gallery Perutze. London
2006    Makers Mark Gallery, Melbourne
2006    Ronald Coles Gallery, NSW
2006    Wagner Gallery, Sydney
2007    Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery, Sydney
2007    Linton and Kay Gallery, Perth
2007    Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane
2007    Manyung Gallery, Melbourne
2007    Makers Mark Gallery, Melbourne
2007    Makers Mark Gallery, Sydney
2007    Cooks Hill Gallery, Newcastle
2007    Forest Gallery, Canberra
2008    Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery, Sydney
2008    Linton and Kay Gallery, Perth
2008    Cooks Hill Gallery   Newcastle
2008    Emporium Gallery , Brisbane .
2010    Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery, Sydney

2013     ARTPark Australia, Sydney.

2014     ARTPark Australia, Sydney

2014     ARTPark Australia, Melbourne

2024     SOHO Galleries Sydney – 50 year celebration; it takes two 

2024 Venice Biennale

PUBLICATIONS

1987    Melburnian Magazine
1987    Melbourne Arts Magazine
1987    Home Beautiful Magazine
1988    Craft Arts Magazine
1989    House and Garden Magazine
1989    The Age Magazine, Melbourne
1991    Corporate Office and Design
1993    The Age, Melbourne
1994    Dance Australia
1994    The Age, Melbourne Herald Sun, Melbourne
1994    Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney, The Australian
1995    Craft Arts International Magazine Issue 34
1999    North Beach Journal Issue 4
2002    Belle Magazine
2005    The Age, The Independent and Sydney Morning Heralds
2008    West Australian
2008    Sunday Times

COLLECTIONS

AMP Perth, WA
SEDGWICK INSURANCE, Melbourne
McDONALD’S GROUP, Sydney
McDONALD’S GROUP, Melbourne
KPMG PEAT MARWICK, Sydney
REMY MARTIN
PARK LANE Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
QANTAS, Melbourne
WALKER CORPORATION, Sydney
STATE CHAMBERS, Sydney, NSW
CITY OF WHITE HORSE, REGIONAL ART GALLERY, Melbourne VIC
RANDWICK COUNCIL, NSW
HILTON HOTEL, Seoul Korea
SHERATON ON THE PARK, Sydney
ADELAIDE  HILTON, SA
ANA GROUP, Sydney
FRANKSTON CITY COUNCIL, VIC
BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, Perth
STAR CITY CASINO
ROCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY VIC
MANLY REGIONAL ART GALLERY NSW
McFARLANE BURNETT INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, Melbourne
SHANGRI-LA HOTELS, SHANGHAI & BANGKOK
ST.GEORGE BANK, George Street, Sydney
MARIST BOYS COLLEGE, Randwick, NSW
APOLLO GROUP, Singapore
PASIR RIS Centre, Singapore
IMPERIAL HOTEL, Kuala Lumpur
CROWN CASINO, Melbourne
HILTON , Shanghai, China
HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL, Victoria
PORT JACKSON FINE ART Laguna Beach, USA
CITYCORP Sydney
MONARCH BAY DEV. Laguna Beach, USA
WALT DISNEY Corporation, Hong Kong
MGM  Macao, China
Lionel Rose Public Sculpture, Gippsland VIC
Lionel Rose Public Sculpture, Melbourne VIC