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William Ashley-Norman

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Mediums Used

Chickenwire, Moss, Steel Reinforcing Bar, Chicken Wire, Steel chickenwire, Wire Mesm Sculpture, Steel Wire, wire,

William Ashley-Norman, a talented artist, has been working with chicken wire for over thirty years. What began as a chance encounter has evolved into a lifelong passion for creating an extensive menagerie of animals, figures, portraits, and the occasional oddity. William’s single-sheet relief figures are truly unique. Each piece is meticulously crafted by hand, with the slow manipulation of the wire to create a fluid and graceful form. As the wire is gradually shaped, the subject emerges, taking on a delicate and ethereal quality. The absence of strong join lines results in a more refined and serene sculpture.

William’s wire coil sculptures are equally impressive. Constructed from three different gauges of wire, the skeleton is made from 3mm wire, the muscles from 1.6mm wire, and the skin from 0.8mm wire. The resulting texture is both tactile and visually appealing, with the sculptures designed to emphasise the movement of the forms. Ashley-Norman’s mastery of chicken wire as a medium is evident in the intricacy and beauty of his creations.

William’s work is rare and highly sought after due to his deep passion for the ChickenWired sculpture craft, which he has honed over the last twelve years. In addition to creating stunning pieces of art, William has been sharing his expertise by conducting sculpture workshops in schools throughout the UK. By teaching thousands of school pupils, he has not only passed on his skill but also inspired a new generation of wire sculptors.

Sculptures by William Ashley-Norman

Sphagnum Rabbit

£625

Sphagnum Racing Car (Garden or Interior Sculpture)

£625

Sphagnum Horse (Small Lifelike Garden Yard Sculpture)

£625

Sphagnum Angel

£400

Sphagnum Hand (Outsize Big Sculpture)

£1,000

Sphagnum Camel (Standing wire Mesh Sculpture)

£600

Sphagnum Dog (Lifesize Standing Dog Sculpture)

£750

Sphagnum Giraffe

£1,875

Male Torso (Detailed Wall Mounted Wire Mesh sculpture)

£2,000

Strictly wire – The lift (Dancing statue)

£500

Monk (Ghostly Standing Mesh Garden statue)

£3,000

Wire coil Deer (Steel Standing Deer statue)

£1,583

Ghost (Mythical Female crafted in Wired Medium)

£583

Stripped Down (Female Spirited Form Wall statue)

£2,834

Showered (Sensual life size Nude Torso Wall statue)

£667

Peace (Together Lovers Hugging Wire Wall statue)

£3,000

Samantha (Seated Poetic Nude Mesh Wall statue)

£3,000

Jennifer (Wire Relief Spirited Nude statue)

£3,000

Modesty (Sitting Nude Girl Mesh Wall statue)

£3,000

Nude Standing Female (Wall decoration statue)

£2,667

Deep in Thought (Nude Girl Wire Wall creation)

£1,250

Female Nude (Chicken wire Torso creation for wall hanging)

£1,834

Female Nude – Back (Wire Torso Wall Art)

£667

Female Nude Lying (Sensual Mesh Wall statue)

£1,334

Female Nude – Lying (Wire Wall Mesh Creation)

£833

Credentials

Biography

William Ashley-Norman has been perfecting his chicken wire sculpture technique for over thirty years, ever since he created a dragon when asked to clear some discarded wire fencing at his father's request.

Since then, he has continued to push the boundaries of his chosen medium, producing an impressive body of work.

In addition to his artistic pursuits, William is passionate about sharing his knowledge and skill with others. He visits schools throughout the country, conducting sculpture workshops based on his chicken wire work. Since 2012, he has taught over 40,000 pupils in hundreds of schools. William has also created a sculpture kit and a book of templates, further expanding his reach and inspiring a new generation of wire sculptors.

Teaching Experience
As mentioned in the Bio section, William Ashley-Norman is dedicated to sharing his passion for chicken wire sculpture with others. He visits schools throughout the country, conducting sculpture workshops based on his unique technique. Since 2012, he has taught over 20,000 pupils in hundreds of schools. In addition to his workshops, William has created a sculpture kit and a book of templates, further expanding his reach and inspiring a new generation of wire sculptors.

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This artists work is found in the following categories on site:
Chicken Wire Sculpture Statue Outdoors Garden or Yard sculpture Auto Car Vehicle Sculpture Garden Or Yard / Outside and Outdoor Sculptures Humorous Witty Amusing Lighthearted Fun Jolly Whimsical Sculptures Statues statuettes figurines Inanimate Object Thing Sculpture Statue Indoors Interior sculptures Industrially and Mechanically Inspired Contemporary sculpture statue Inside Sculpture Realistic Representational Sculpture Recycled Materials / Objets trouvees or Upcycle sculpture Statues statuettes Upcycled Materials Wire Bent and Worked on scuplture statue Wire Mesh Netting Chicken Gauze Sculpture Statues Yard Outdoor Sculptures Abstract Animal sculptures Animal and Plantlife Biodiversity Consevation Sculpture Animal Kingdom Sculpture & Statues Animals in Repose Resting Sleeping Lying Animals on the Go Sculpture Horse Sculpture/ Equines Race Horses Pack HorseCart Horses Plough Horsess Horses Abstract/Semi Abstract /Stylised/Contemporary/Modern statues sculptures statuettes Horses Heavy / Working Shire, Plough, Dray, Barge, Horses Sculptures Statues statuettes commissions Horses Outdoors, Outside, Life Size, Big, Large, Huge Sculptures Statues memorials commissions custom made Interior Indoors Inside Sculpture Lifelike Animal Sculpture Little Animals Sculpture Polo Pony and Pony sculpture / statue / statuette / figurine / ornament Portraits Commissions Memorials Realistic Representational Lifelike Animal sculpture statue Small Animal Sculptures Statues statuettes Fun Amusing People Sculptures Hands and Feet Sculptures Interactive Sculpture statues Maquette For Larger Monumental Massive Big or Large statue or sculpture Minimalist Understated Abstract Contemporary Sculpture statuary statuettes Modern Abstract Contemporary Avant Garde Sculptures or Statues or statuettes or statuary Peace sculptures or statues or statuettes Scrap Steel Wall Mounted or Wall Hanging sculpture African Animal and Wildlife Sculptures Animal Memento happy Reminder sculpture statue statuette Art Enhanced Found or Recycled Object sculpture Statues or statuettes Asian Animals sculptures or statues Amusing Humerous Fun Sculpture Dogs Sculpture Indoor Inside Interior Abstract Contemporary Modern Sculptures Life Size Animal Sculpture Life Size Dog Sculpture LIfe Size Dog Sculpture Statues Lifelike Realistic Dog Sculpture Outside Garden wildlife Sculptures Mixed Media Sculptures, Statues Garden Ornaments Abstract Contemporary Nude sculpture statues Abstract Modern Contemporary statues sculpture statuary Abstract Modern Contemporary Wall Sculpture Nudes/ Male Sculpture Torsos Sculptures or Chests Abstract Dance/Dancer sculptures Dance Sculptures and Ballet sculptures Human Form: Abstract Sculptures Sculpture or Statues made from Metal Rods or Bars Spirit of Dance Abstract Contemporary Modern sculpture Figurative Abstract Modern or Contemporary Sculptures Statues statuary statuettes figurines Ghost Ghostly Etherial sculpture Glass or Acrylic Transparant Sculptures Religious Sculpture Aligators, Crocodiles, Lizards, Ghekos, Chameleons, Cayman, Mugger Gavial, Iguana sculpture Statues Animal Abstract Contemporary Modern Stylised Minimalist Sculptures Deer Sculptures Pet and Animal Portrait Custom or Bespoke or Commission Commemorative or Memorial sculpture statue

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