Paul Sivell Wood Sculptor
I am a self-taught wood sculptor. My most common working media are condemned, dead or dying trees, particularly those that are gnarled, twisted or misshapen and have no economic value. Although my working methods are noisy and fuel consuming, I consider myself to be an environmental artist as I create my art by recycling trees that would often otherwise end up in landfill. The majority of my work is site specific with themes that are inspired by nature, local traditions and mythology.
My career background is in forestry, arboriculture and countryside management, but I started experimenting with wood sculpture about 30 years ago. However, it wasn’t until 15 years ago that I made my first public sculptures. The demand for my work has increased steadily since this time with both public and private commissions. I have worked throughout the UK, with the exception of Northern Ireland, and I have also undertaken commissions in Europe, America and Southern Turkey. I became a full time sculptor in January 2003. I work mostly in wood, but occasionally in metal, rarely in other media. Here is a small example of some of my recent work.
PUBLIC SCULPTURE COMMISSIONS
2013
2012
2011
Driftwood Dolphin Sculpture by Paul Sivell
2010
- OTTER – Forestry Commission – Isle of Skye
- PIKE AND LITTLE FISHES – Southampton Council
- MINI BEAST TOTEM – Royal Horticultural Society – Wisley Gardens
- GIANT HARE – Wootton Parish Council – Isle of Wight
- SPIRIT OF SUNDANCE – Turkey
- TUMBLING KITES – Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight
Exchanging Views Sculpture 1 by Paul Sivell
2009
- FLOCK – Hybu Cig Cymru – Aberystwyth
- BUTTERFLY SCULPTURES – Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight
- ISLE OF WIGHT TIMELINE (tallest tree sculpture in the world) – Robin Hill Country Park
- SERIES OF WIND IN THE WILLOWS SCULPTURES – River and Rowing Museum Henley
- DOLPHIN PLAY SCULPTURE – Isle of Wight
- SERIES OF CHILDRENS PLAY SCULPTURES – Wisley Gardens
PRIVATE SCULPTURE COMMISSIONS
2013
2012
2011
Private commission sculpture Horse by Paul Sivell
2010
- HORSE – Bowcombe Isle of Wight
- GREEN MAN – Roedeer Close, Surrey
- WILDLIFE BENCH – Ryde Isle of Wight
- GRIZZLY BEAR – St. Lawrence Isle of Wight
- WIZARD – Shanklin Isle of Wight
- SPIRIT OWLS – Newport Isle of Wight
- PUZZLED MONKEY – Godshill Isle of Wight
- SPRINGER SPANIEL – Ryde Isle of Wight
- DOBERMAN PINSCHER – Shalfleet Isle of Wight
- GREY HOUND – Sussex
- BUZZARD – London
- SWIMMING OTTER – Bembridge Isle of Wight
- MOON GAZING HARES – London
Private Commission sculpture St. Giles by Paul Sivell
2009
- ST GILES – Ryde Isle of Wight
- SLOW DANCE – New Forest Hampshire
- FORBIDDEN FRUIT – Isle of Wight
- BARN OWLS – Newport Isle of Wight
- LITTLES OWLS – Carisbrooke Isle of Wight
- THREE HARES (relief carving) – Carisbrooke Isle of Wight
- FAERIE – Niton Isle of Wight
- DOLPHIN SEAT – Wellow Isle of Wight
- JACK RUSSEL TERRIER – London
- FAMILY OF FOUR BEARS – Shalfleet Isle of Wight
- WILDLIFE TREE – Godshill Isle of Wight
- LONG EARED OWL – Arreton Isle of Wight
- LEAPING HARE – Kent
