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What I Learned from My Sculpting Career

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Explore the transformative journey of sculptor Andrew Edwards in this TEDxStaffordshireUniversity talk. Discover how Edwards' career in sculpting has shaped his life, the sacrifices he's made, and his compulsion to create art and give back to society. Learn about his path from animation in film and TV to becoming a full-time sculptor at Madame Tussauds, and later, a course leader in Figurative Sculpture. Gain insights into Edwards' breakthrough into public art with the acclaimed Sir Stanley Matthews triple statue and his subsequent creation of over 50 bronze statues and public sculptures, including the iconic Liverpool Waterfront Beatles monument. Delve into the concept of mould-making as an agent of transformation and how it relates to Edwards' personal and professional growth throughout his artistic career.

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What I learned from my sculpting career | Andrew Edwards | TEDxStaffordshireUniversity


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