What does Nicola Hicks use to make her sculptures?

Nicola Hicks MBE (born 1960 in London) is an English sculptor, known for her works made using straw and plaster.

1. What are Nicola Hicks sculptures made of?
2. How does Nicola Hicks create her sculptures?
3. What is Nicola Hicks inspiration?

What are Nicola Hicks sculptures made of?

Crafted from straw and plaster and often cast in bronze, Hicks depicts bears, kangaroos, horses, goats, and other creatures. Relying on a strong drawing practice to inform her three-dimensional work, her sculptures are attuned to the physicality and anatomy of living things.

How does Nicola Hicks create her sculptures?

NICOLA HICKS (b 1960)

Hicks now predominantly sculpts in plaster, casting her works later in bronze - due to this process her sculptures are at once monumental and vulnerable. Alongside her sculptural practice Hicks creates drawings using charcoal on brown paper.

What is Nicola Hicks inspiration?

London based artist, Nicola Hicks is fascinated by reinventing animal figures with bold intention as a means of cathartic play. Her pure, raw emotional connection drives her to work and instills her love for the craft in each piece.