Yorkshire Sculpture Park is absolutely incredible. Here there are a wide variety of sculptures from Henry Moore and Andy Goldsworthy (who are on permanent display) to current exhibitions, where I saw Peter Randall-Page.
Randall-Page, is inspired by the human, and organic form. I think in modern society it is vital to go back to basics and understand the simplicity in form, by stripping out the complexity that continually surrounds us. Randall-Page’s sculptures also link to the environment and, with the sculptures displayed both outside and inside, it is truly immersed in nature.
I was inspired by sculpture when I was studying History of Art for A-level. The first piece we studied was Michelangelo's David. Even though it is arguably not the greatest sculpture ever, I was stunned by the magnitude of it and seeing the copy in the V&A Museum in London swept me into a love of sculpture. This was then confirmed by seeing the Gates of Paradise by Ghiberti, also exhibited at the V&A.
I think that even though graphic design is my main emphasis, it is crucial to repeatedly expose oneself to all forms of art. One can be influenced and inspired from the most unusual places. For example I used to live in Hong Kong and often used to walk past the wonderful Henry Moore statues outside Exchange Square. I am certain that from an early age, seeing these sculptures has instilled in me a love for design and form.
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