Here we have a really cool Scottish contemporary folk art inspired weathervane of a lion with a ball sat on a raised plinth created by the Edinburgh artist Ramsay Gillies. The work is comprised of painted sheet metal with a beautiful gold colouring and superb detailing to the lion. The plinth is solid wood. The piece is signed by the artist on the base plinth. Dimensions: Heigh 55cm x Length 52cm This is such a fun & interesting piece that displays beautifully in either a garden or equally in the home as a piece of art. The colouring & detail are cracking. About the ArtistRAMSAY GILLIES WAS BORN AND RAISED IN EDINBURGH AND ATTENDED EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART, STUDYING GRAPHIC DESIGN, LIFE DRAWING AND SCULPTURE. HE SPENT HIS WORKING YEARS AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER IN SCOTLAND, BERMUDA, NEW YORK, BOSTON, LONDON, COMING HOME TO EDINBURGH IN THE MID SEVENTIES. HE RETURNED TO SCULPTURE AROUND FIVE YEARS AGO WITH A SIMPLE RESOLVE TO AVOID REPETITION AND KEEP IT QUIRKY. EACH PIECE PRODUCED IS UNIQUE, FASHIONED MAINLY IN WOOD OR METAL WITH INTERESTING FINISHES. You can follow Ramsay on his instagram page 'ramsay.gillies'
£325.00
