thomas j nicholls

Mediums Used

Balance movement and rhythm in the underlying forms is paramount; heart and soul expressed in subtle form.
Thomas has been producing sculptural work to the highest standard for over a decade. He has won the prestigious “Carver of the Year” awards from both the Master Carvers’ Association and the Worshipful Company of Masons. As well as being a highly respected craftsmen, Thomas is also known for his ability to design and create sculptures that are uniquely his own whilst remaining true to his clients’ vision. Creating work to suit any site or context, Thomas has completed various high profile architectural and ornamental sculpture commissions.
Thomas J. Nicholls`s Personal Statement
Whether sculpting clay, carving stone or drawing, Thomas seeks to convey a sense of energy and dynamism in his work.
Sculptures by thomas j nicholls
Credentials
Qualifications
2005-2007 City and Guilds of London Art School:
Post Graduate Diploma in Historic Stone Carving and contmeporary stone sculpture.2003-2005 University of Glamorgan:
1st Class BSc (Hons) Architectural and Heritage Conservation2001-2003 Weymouth College:
HND Architectural Stonework, Stone masonry, Stone carving and Letter cutting2000-2001 Swindon College of Art and DesignArt Foundation Course,2005-2007 City and Guilds of London Art School:
Post Graduate Diploma in Historic Stone Carving and contmeporary stone sculpture.2003-2005 University of Glamorgan:
1st Class BSc (Hons) Architectural and Heritage Conservation2001-2003 Weymouth College:
HND Architectural Stonework, Stone masonry, Stone carving and Letter cutting2000-2001 Swindon College of Art and DesignArt Foundation Course
Exhibitions
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Awards
Winner of the 2015 Ripon Cathedral Gargoyle Award
Voted "Carver of the year 2013" by both the Worshipful Company of Masons and The Master Carvers Association.
Won The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) to further his studies in figurative sculpture in 2011
Publications
Natural Stone Specialist
Equestrian Vogue
The Oxford Times,Natural Stone Specialist
Equestrian Vogue
The Oxford Times
Thomas first trained at Weymouth College in the traditional techniques of Stonemasonry, Carving and Lettering. This provided him with a solid foundation in the craft. Thomas then went on to gain a Post graduate diploma in Historic Stone Carving at the City and Guilds of London Art school. Based on a very strong portfolio of work, Thomas receives commissions for private clients that vary from ornately carved stone sculptures, Bronze statues and high profile Architectural Carving work. Recent projects include being chosen to form part of a core team of seven talented sculptors who sculpted the Queen`s Diamond Jubillee Royal barge prow sculpture for the Royal Pageant in June 2012. Tom also carved 6 large Victorian style ornate relief panels on Draycott Avenue, Chelsea in 2014 and has recently won a nationwide competition to design and carve an original limestone gargoyle for Ripon Cathedral in North Yorkshire.With over 12 years of experience Thomas has a wealth of experience in designing and producing site specific sculptures and carvings as well as creating a large body of sculptural work in his own distinct style. In 2013 Thomas was awarded the "Carver of the Year" by The Master Carvers Association. A keen artist, Thomas always aims to expand upon his traditional skill base to create highly expressionistic and energetic work for both speculative and commissioned pieces.
Thomas J. Nicholls`s Influences
Renaissance Sculpture and Art
The Futurists
Russian Constructivism
March 2015
Ripon Gargoyle competition winner 2015. Carving of an original, functioning Gargoyle to own design on the North Elevation of Ripon Cathedral, North Yorkshire.
Clents: Caroe Architecture
January 2015
Modelled and Carved six large Victorian style brick panels on a new Victorian style Mansion block on Draycott Avenue, Chelsea.
Clents: Bulmers Brick and Tile Company
February 2014
Selected by the Windsor Sculpture Group to design and carve a Grotesque sculpture to be installed at St. Geaorges Chapel Windsor.
