After five years studying at SDerby College of Art and a teaching career, Hilary is concentrating exclusively on sculpture in her Darley Abbey studio. Intrigued by the elusive hares she sees on local walks she photographs and sketches them, also using the stuffed animals and birds at Calke Abey, as a rich source of information. This collection of birds focussed attention on their feather structure and inspired studies of roosters. Their vanity and ostentatious display has led to a series of sculptures embellished by bright glazes and metallic effects. Each piece is fired to 1040 degrees C and decorated using under glazes, glazes and metallic oxides. Gold is also sometimes applied. Her work is time consuming and each piece is totally unique.
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