Rick Kirby

Rick Kirby (born 1952) is an English sculptor born in Gillingham, Kent.

Kirby started sculpting in stone before moving to use welded steel, for which he is better known.

Notable commissions

*"Formation" (pictured) in Ravenswood, Ipswich, 2003.
*", 2000.
*Public sculpture in Castlemilk, Glasgow, as part of the district's Gateways and Landmarks project in 1999 (Kirby's first |Bronze)
*Scultpure for South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre swimming pool, 2005
*"Crouching Lady" in Bardon Mill, 1997
*"20th Century Head" with others in the sculpture garden at Burghley House, Stamford

References

* [http://glasgowsculpture.com/pg_biography.php?sub=kirby_r Glasgow, City of Sculpture]
* [http://www.juliastubbs.co.uk/events/rick-kirby/rick-kirby-sculpture-01.html Julia Stubbs] , an Advanced Skills Teacher in Art & Design at William de Ferrers School, Essex.
* [http://www.montcoffer.co.uk/crafts_design.htm Montcoffer]