About
Australian Sculptor who works in the United Kingdom and is known for his hyperrealistic sculptures of human figures that are often giant in scale. He is also known for including many realistic touches such as wrinkles, bulging veins, stubble, and prosthetic eyes.
Before Fame
He grew up in the family business of puppetry and doll-making. He worked as a creative director in Australian children's television and then moved to America to work in film and advertising.
Trivia
His sculptures can sometimes take more than a year to complete. His subject matter often deals with private thoughts and moments. His 2000 sculpture "Big Man" is an oversized statue of a nude old man.
Family Life
His father passed away. He made a sculpture of his father at half-scale and titled it "Dead Dad."
Associated With
He is a sculptor of realistic humans like Duane Hanson.
