From Solicitor to Sculptor: Simon Gudgeon in Dorset
From solicitor to sculptor: Simon Gudgeon tells Clare Balding his fascinating life-story on a walk in the Dorset countryside.
Simon Gudgeon is one of our leading sculptors, but he didn't practice his art until his mid 40s. He'd worked as a solicitor, a photographer, and a landscape gardener before, one day, picking up a lump of clay to see what he could create. It wasn't long before he knew that sculpting was all he wanted to do. His distinctive creations, often inspired by the natural world, are showcased at his own venture, Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset. Set in 26 acres and featuring over 40 lake and riverside works of art, establishing Sculpture by the Lakes proved a financially risky labour of love. Simon tells his story to Clare Balding on a walk from the historic St. Nicholas Church in Moreton, to his home at the sculpture park in Pallington, Dorset.
Grid Ref for St. Nicholas Church: SY805892
Grid Ref for Sculpture by the Lakes: SY786912
Producer: Karen gregor
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- Thu 25 Feb 2021 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sat 27 Feb 2021 06:07Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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