nic fiddian green
sculpted in stone
nic fiddian green
sculpted in stone 25th May – 24th June 2022
Sladmore Gallery 57 Jermyn Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6LX For enquiries please contact nfg@sladmore.com – +44(0)20 76291144 nicfiddiangreen.com
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introduction Forty Years ago, when Nic Fiddian Green began sculpting, he modelled clay, hammered lead and copper sheet, carved stone and cast bronze. He has always been a ‘hands-on’ artist and personal involvement in the creative process is a crucial aspect of his practice. This exhibition explores this aspect in relation to Nic’s carved works, a genre that links to the beginning of his artistic journey through his early interest in classical sculpture. Notably, a chance encounter in 1982 with the Horse of Selene at the British Museum launched Nic into an inspired exploration of the equine subject that he still works on today. Whilst passion for such sculpture has continued to inform his work in the forty years that have followed, his recent use of semiprecious stones and Carrara marble as platforms for his expression has offered a new dimension of originality and breadth to his practice. The striking uniqueness of these carvings, through both their material and form, offers a profound and intimate visual experience for the viewer, drawing notice to their timeless presence within contemporary environments. Through exploring Nic’s work in this fresh and unique context, it is possible to gain a greater understanding of his subject and his longstanding commitment to it.
N.B. All exhibits in this catalogue are unique, and measurements have been rounded to the closest halfinch or cm.
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Horse at Water, 2022 Malachite Height excluding base: 8 in (20 cm)
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Arc, 2021 Chrysoprase Height excluding base: 2.5 in (6.5 cm)
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Fragment, 2021 Black Soapstone Height excluding base: 3.5 in (9 cm)
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Still Water I, 2022 Jade Height excluding base: 6 in (15 cm)
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Still Water, 2022 Chrysoprase Height excluding base: 6 in (16 cm)
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Still Water II, 2022 Jade Height excluding base: 8 in (20 cm)
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Blade, 2022 Lapis Lazuli Height excluding base: 8 in (20 cm)
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Still Water III, 2022 Jade Height excluding base: 12 in (30 cm)
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Serenity, 2022 Carrara marble Height excluding base: 22 in (56 cm)
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Trojan Relief, 2022 Lapis lazuli Height excluding base: 11 in (28 cm)
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Horse at Water II, 2022 Lapis Lazuli Height excluding base: 14 in (35 cm)
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Horse at Water relief, 2022 Lapis Lazuli Height excluding base: 10 in (26 cm)
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Gentle, 2022 Malachite Height excluding base: 12 in (30 cm)
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Twist, 2021 Turquoise Height excluding base: 3 in (8 cm)
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Storm, 2022 Maw-sit-sit, black jade Height excluding base: 7 in (18 cm)
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Etruscan, 2022 Quartz Height excluding base: 12 in (30 cm)
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Horse at Water I, 2022 Lapis Lazuli Height excluding base: 7.5 in (19 cm)
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Silence, 2022 Carrara marble Height excluding base: 39 in (100 cm)
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Out of the Stone, 2021 Turquoise Height excluding base: 2.5 in (6 cm)
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Greek Head, 2022 White soapstone Height excluding base: 9 in (23 cm)
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From the earth, relief, 2020 Chrysoprase Chalcedony Height excluding base: 10 in (25 cm)
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Trojan relief, 2019 Jade Height excluding base: 7 in (18 cm)
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Still Water, 2020 Carrara Marble Height excluding base: 7 ft (215 cm)
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To coincide with this upcoming exhibition, we have launched a new publication titled; ‘Nic Fiddian Green, ‘Sculptor of Stone’, which further explores the aspect of carving within Nic’s oeuvre. Featuring contributions from Nigel Spivey, a renowned author on the sculpture of ancient Greece, the book focuses on the classical origins of the Elgin Marbles and considers the importance of the genre upon Nic’s work over the last forty years. Please contact the gallery for further details.
credits With special thanks to Nic and Henri Fiddian Green, for their longstanding support and friendship with the Sladmore. DESIGN:
Chris Hall of The Burlington Magazine PHOTOGRAPHY:
Ken Adlard, New Moon Photography Moses Fiddian Green All at the Sladmore for their ongoing contributions
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