Andy Scott (sculptor) explained

Andy Scott
Alma Mater:	Glasgow School of Art
Known For:	Sculpture

Andy Scott (born 1964) is a Scottish figurative sculptor, working in galvanised steel and bronze. His works frequently feature both animal and human subjects, with a particular emphasis on horses as a mainstay of his portfolio.

Biography

Andy Scott graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts (with honours) in Fine Art Sculpture, and in 1987 with a diploma in Postgraduate Studies.

Andy Scott is a Los Angeles–based figurative sculptor who works internationally on public and private artworks. His works combine traditional draftsmanship with contemporary fabrication techniques and currently range from 10feetto100feetft (toft) in height.

Scott was awarded an honorary degree from the Open University Scotland in 2017.^[1]

Notable works

• The Kelpies, monumental horses heads completed on 27 November 2013 Falkirk, Scotland^{[2] [3]}
• "Lulla-Bye", Edinburgh, Scotland
• Arria, Cumbernauld, Scotland
• Poised, Marischal Square, Aberdeen^[4]
• Rise, Glasgow Harbour, Scotland^[5]
• COB, Bexley, London
• Arabesque, Queensland, Australia
• Argestes Aqua, Victoria, Australia
• River Spirit, Stride, Foxboy, I Can See For Miles, Journeys End, Lifeline: all Clackmannanshire, Scotland
• Beacon of Hope, Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Ibrox Disaster Memorial, Glasgow, Scotland
• Heavy Horse, on M8 Edinburgh to Glasgow motorway
• Equus Altüs^[6] and The Briggate Minerva,^[7] Trinity Leeds shopping centre, Leeds, England
• Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow, statue unveiled on the 90th anniversary of his death on 10 December 2018.
• The DunBear, DunBear Park in Dunbar, statue unveiled on 2019 in honour of Dunbar-born naturalist John Muir.^[8]
• Statues of Vincent Kompany, David Silva, and Sergio Agüero, Etihad Stadium, Manchester^[9]

See also

• Water-horse
• Falkirk Helix
• List of sculptors

External links

• • Inception Gallery website
• Andy Scott Public Art website showing the history and progress of The Kelpies project
• The Helix website, location of The Kelpies sculptures
• BBC NEWS, 1 July 2008: Horses inspire landmark sculpture
• BBC NEWS, 14 November 2007: In Pictures — The Helix Project
• BBC NEWS, 15 July 2008, Andy Scott sculptures in Clackmannanshire
• Sculpture Scotland website, listing Andy Scott

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2017-10-28 . Degree of success for Open University students . 2024-03-27 . Open University in Scotland . en.
2. News: Carrell. Severin. Meet the Kelpies, Scotland's giant addition to the UK sculptural skyline. The Guardian. 24 November 2008. 14 October 2013.
3. http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/2013/11/huge-horse-sculpture-kelpies-scotland-andy-scott/#1 The Kelpies: World’s largest horse head sculptures unveiled
4. Web site: Public to see new leopard sculpture at Marischal Square . Laura Ferguson. 3 November 2017 . Evening Express . 21 July 2020.
5. Web site: New sculpture for Glasgow Harbour. 21 May 2008. BBC News. 21 July 2020.
6. Web site: Equus Altus - Andy Scott. Gormally. Seán. 22 March 2013. Leeds Art Gallery Online. 9 May 2013.
7. Web site: The Briggate Minerva - Andy Scott. Gormally. Seán. 22 March 2013. Leeds Art Gallery Online. 9 May 2013.
8. Web site: Bear sculpture to honour John Muir unveiled in Dunbar . BBC News . 20 November 2019 . 20 November 2019.
9. Web site: City unveil Sergio Aguero statue on the anniversary of 93:20 . Manchester City FC. 13 May 2022. 30 December 2022.