Brian’s sculptures are largely inspired by shapes and structures found in the natural world. Growing up in Yorkshire, many of his works are influenced by features of the Yorkshire dales landscape, notably the standing stone formations at Brimham Rocks, a National Trust sight Brian frequently visited on childhood holidays. Made of cast bronze, his works are robust and made to stand the test of time, adorned with beautiful complex patinas which are intended to grow and develop in the outdoor environment.

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Born in Middlesborough in 1963, Brian attended Edinburgh College of Art from 1982-1986 and later completed a masters at The Royal College of Art in London. In 1989 he returned to Edinburgh to establish Powderhall Bronze foundry with his wife Kerry Hammond. Over the last 34 years the foundry has produced many private and public artworks which have been sited throughout the UK and worldwide. Some notable public works include, ‘Really Good’ by David Shrigley, sighted on The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, ‘Southwark Memorial to War and Reconciliation’ by Kenny Hunter, London, ‘Your Next Breath’ by Kenny Hunter, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, ‘Model T Ford’, Fort William, ‘Lulla-bye’ by Andy Scott, Mortonhall Children’s Memorial, Edinburgh.

 

Brian taught in the sculpture department and foundry of Edinburgh college of art from 1991- 1993.

He has also completed several private sculpting commissions over the years including The Hearts FC 1914 Memorial Soldier, sited in the Heart of Midlothian F.C grounds, Edinburgh. In recent years Brian has created his own line of commercial bronze sculpture, inspired by natural forms. These pieces have been exhibited at RHS Hampton Court 2019 and The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021, 2022 and 2023. They are also on display in the Powderhall Bronze Editions gallery in Canonmills, Edinburgh, an addition to the foundry business which was opened in July 2022.