‘The joy of creating comes directly from the anticipation of the unknown outcome’

Charles Westgarth

Sculptor

Westgarth, aware that art was something he always enjoyed, comments that it was something he worked at and came back to. He was aware it was something he enjoyed but wasn’t necessarily a life-long ambition initially…

Dreams and objectives 

A monumental figurative public commission somewhere prominent

Sensations and feelings

Creativity is all about emotions...

Frustration and exasperation - when re-drafting and trying to find an idea

Satisfaction - when that idea is perfected

Sources of inspiration

• People 
• Own sensations
• Flamenco and other Spanish themed dances
• Travelling

Artists inspiring Westgarth

• Philip Jackson
• Charlotte Mayer
• Rudy Weller
• Ron Mueck
• Deirdre Hubbard
• John Huggins
• Petros Dellatolas
• Carl Payne
• Mark Coreth
• Johannes Von-Stumm
• Helaine Blumenfeld

Studio

The most important element there is music: it gives energy, makes think clearly, exaggerates the state of mind... 

... and, of course, the genre depends on the mood!

But also solitude: Sculpting as a solitary pursuit and Westgarth enjoys working alone.

Exhibitions

• The Royal College of Art
• The Mall Galleries
• The Society of Portrait Sculptors exhibition with The Babe in Arms
• Cyprus
• Belgium

Westgarth's pieces were also sold in the Philippines and in Belgium. Among the commissioned ones, a rewarding experience was the one with P&O Cruises.

Have a look at Westgarth's amazing sculptures and feel inspired!