Jesse Darling

Sculptor

Birth Year 1981

Birthplace Oxford, England

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About

British sculptor and artist known for his innovative sculptures and installations exploring themes of vulnerability, societal constructs, and the human condition. His work spans various mediums including sculpture, installation, text, sound, and performance. He is also known for being an Associate Professor at the RuskRuskin School of Art and a Tutorial Fellow at St Anne's College.

Before Fame

He had an interest in art and decided to pursue formal education in art. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in 2010. He completed a Master of Fine Arts at the Slade School of Fine Art in 2014. 

Trivia

He was awarded the Turner Prize for his solo exhibition "Enclosures" at Towner Eastbourne in 2023. He is known for his skills in transforming every day and often overlooked objects into profound artistic statements.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Oxford, England.

Associated With

He and Bill Woodrow are both British sculptors known for working with scraps and everyday objects.