graeme quinn

He developed a keen appreciation of the natural world that was often expressed in his early works. After gaining a distinction in painting at Durban High School he went forward to study Fine Art at the Durban University of Technology. He earned distinctions in sculpture and ceramics but his formal studies were interrupted by family responsibilities.

His work comprised of multi-media sculptures of an abstract nature, primarily dealing with the journey of the soul through states of matter and consciousness.
His creative career was certainly challenged by early parental responsibilities yet he persevered through this to establish himself as a bronze sculptor in Nottingham Road in the early years from 2000. Although primarily producing wildlife bronzes during this time Graeme diversified his skills into teaching sculpture and patternmaking for interior design companies.

The economic crisis of 2008 led Graeme to the UK where he was employed by the Pangolin Foundry in rural Gloucestershire as a modeller. He worked in studios with Damien Hirst and Marcus Harvey on various original works, gaining experience of a far more conceptual approach to sculpture.

A return to South Africa in 2013 led to Bronzeage House in Simonstown where Graeme now works intimately with international sculptor Dylan Lewis and manages a visual arts studio that houses a few emerging South African artists.