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Steven Lovatt
Steven Lovatt – Biography & Sculptural Practice
Born in Newcastle in 1962 and now based in Staffordshire, Steven Lovatt is a versatile and experimental sculptor working across a wide range of media—including bronze, steel, ceramic, fibreglass, glass, porcelain, resin, and mixed-media assemblages. Unconstrained by any single material, Lovatt believes that each medium carries its own potential, allowing his art to evolve and surprise. This openness to exploration was influenced early on by Japanese balloon artist Masayoshi Matsumoto, igniting a lifelong pursuit of joy and lightness within his creative process. His playful yet sophisticated style aims to bring happiness to both himself and his collectors.
Lovatt's impressive international commissions include installations for the Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai, Raffles Plaza in Singapore, and Restaurant Petrus in London, demonstrating his capacity for large-scale public works.
Signature Sculptures & Themes. Mixed-Media Floral Works (Barbed Wire + Resin):Lovatt’s series such as Where Thorns Begin, Where Petals Persist, and The Wall That Bloomed use stark barbed wire stems crowned with resin roses to symbolise resilience, beauty born of hardship, and emotional transformation.
Bronze Figurative Sculptures: His finely detailed bronze pieces—like The Moment Before, Into the Flow, Noble, Duet, and Reclining Nude—celebrate the human form in moments of poised tension, surrender, or quiet serenity, often echoing the spirit of modernists like Henry Moore
Playful Balloon-Animal-Inspired Works: Inspired by balloon art, Lovatt also explores whimsical forms, infusing humor and childlike wonder into his sculptures in steel, resin, and fibreglass—showcased in his “Twisted” series.
Mythological Motifs: Through pieces like Gaia and Artemis, Lovatt brings ancient myth to life, using organic forms like tree-branch figures to highlight the divine connection between humanity and nature.
Artistic Vision & Impact Lovatt’s work consistently weaves together contrast—hard vs. soft, structural vs. organic, tension vs. release—to explore themes of resilience, transformation, and the enduring power of beauty. Whether evoking emotional depth with floral wire sculptures or capturing human poise in bronze, his art celebrates the capacity for growth, hope, and lightness—even in the most challenging of spaces .
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Steven Lovatt
Steven Lovatt – Biography & Sculptural Practice
Born in Newcastle in 1962 and now based in Staffordshire, Steven Lovatt is a versatile and experimental sculptor working across a wide range of media—including bronze, steel, ceramic, fibreglass, glass, porcelain, resin, and mixed-media assemblages. Unconstrained by any single material, Lovatt believes that each medium carries its own potential, allowing his art to evolve and surprise. This openness to exploration was influenced early on by Japanese balloon artist Masayoshi Matsumoto, igniting a lifelong pursuit of joy and lightness within his creative process. His playful yet sophisticated style aims to bring happiness to both himself and his collectors.
Lovatt's impressive international commissions include installations for the Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai, Raffles Plaza in Singapore, and Restaurant Petrus in London, demonstrating his capacity for large-scale public works.
Signature Sculptures & Themes. Mixed-Media Floral Works (Barbed Wire + Resin):Lovatt’s series such as Where Thorns Begin, Where Petals Persist, and The Wall That Bloomed use stark barbed wire stems crowned with resin roses to symbolise resilience, beauty born of hardship, and emotional transformation.
Bronze Figurative Sculptures: His finely detailed bronze pieces—like The Moment Before, Into the Flow, Noble, Duet, and Reclining Nude—celebrate the human form in moments of poised tension, surrender, or quiet serenity, often echoing the spirit of modernists like Henry Moore
Playful Balloon-Animal-Inspired Works: Inspired by balloon art, Lovatt also explores whimsical forms, infusing humor and childlike wonder into his sculptures in steel, resin, and fibreglass—showcased in his “Twisted” series.
Mythological Motifs: Through pieces like Gaia and Artemis, Lovatt brings ancient myth to life, using organic forms like tree-branch figures to highlight the divine connection between humanity and nature.
Artistic Vision & Impact Lovatt’s work consistently weaves together contrast—hard vs. soft, structural vs. organic, tension vs. release—to explore themes of resilience, transformation, and the enduring power of beauty. Whether evoking emotional depth with floral wire sculptures or capturing human poise in bronze, his art celebrates the capacity for growth, hope, and lightness—even in the most challenging of spaces .
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