Bob Barker
The Bronze Sculptures | 2018
Inspired by the Yorkshire mill towns that shaped his youth, Bob Barker is renowned for his gritty ‘Northern Impressionism’ style. His 'First Lesson' sculpture is the perfect gift for anyone who treasures their childhood memories.
Bob's latest bronze work accompanies his series of limited edition prints and began with an initial, intricate sketch. Explaining the meaning behind this piece, he says: “I believe a boy’s first hero is his dad. As he grows, even if his dad hasn’t got his hand, he’s got his back. Just knowing Dad is there means you can achieve anything."
Previous sculptures include 'On Me ‘Ed, Kamerad!' and 'Match of the Day', which depicts the Christmas Day football truce of 1914.
Bob Barker | Limited Edition
Bob Barker | Limited Edition
Bob Barker | Limited Edition
The Bronze Sculptures | 2018
Bob Barker
“When I paint,it’s almost as if this northern light pours from my brush onto the canvas. It transforms everything it touches,from the cobbled streets to the terraced houses,mills and back alleyways.”
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Bob Barker
Inspired by the Yorkshire mill towns that shaped his youth, Bob is known for his 'Northern Impressionism' style. Depicting touching childhood, family and romantic scenes, his nostalgic artworks feature a neutral palette of greys and browns with splashes of vibrant colour and a unique inner glow created by the manipulation of light and shadow.
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Bob Barker | Limited Edition
Bob Barker | Limited Edition
Bob Barker | Limited Edition
Bob Barker | Limited Edition
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