"The themes and conceptual tributaries of Thomas J Ridley's work are driven by his fascination with the psyche and a belief that artistic expression can act as subtle catalyst in a process of personal growth and understanding. His work is affected by a Jungian understanding of the unconscious; it being capable of offering information and guidance."
Production of three life size super-real figures for an installation exhibition project, painting projects, drawing projects and development of collage and assemblage projects. Exhibiting small pieces and developing T.J.R. presents Thomas TwoSwords.
Tutor of a ten week half life-size figure clay modeling module for 2nd year students on the Technical Arts and Special Effects Degree course.
Development of practice and skills and various small exhibitions and commissions inc. 2001-Nominated as replacement sculptor of Hogarth monument on Chiswick High St
Life size figure consultant for artist Raquib Shaw and for Madame Tussauds Studios.
Sculpting in clay of dozens of complex figures and celebrity portraits, including; Salvador Dali , Boris Karlofs Frankensteins monster, Spice Girls Mel C, Jay Kay, Serena Williams, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Kate Moss, J Lo, Will Smith, Spiderman and many more.
Big Deal- marvellous mix ups X1, group show at Loud and Western, Fulham. July 2014
'We Could not agree' group show, Q Park, Cavendish Square, W1. Oct 2014
Beers Lambert Open, Long list selected -- April 2012
City and Guilds of London Art School, Kennington-Sculpture Degree 1st class 1988-1991
Worthing college of Art-Theatre Design, BETEC Diploma 1st Class 1986-1988
Horsham School of Art Foundation 1985-1986
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