Approved: 16.08.2006

Michael Pegler

Artist, Maker, Researcher, Writer

Approved: 16.08.2006

Michael Pegler is an elected member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. A sculptor since 1978 he has worked to commission since 1992 with sculptures represented in both private and public collections.  This practice also includes some analytic writing and philosophical research regarding identity.

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  • Location: Shrewsbury, West Midlands
  • Contexts: Community, Public art
  • Artforms: Drawing, Photography, Sculpture
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Artist Statement

Michael Pegler is an elected member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. A sculptor since 1978 he has worked to commission since 1992 with sculptures represented in both private and public collections.  This practice also includes some analytic writing and philosophical research regarding identity.

The main sculptural language is glyptic, the carved form. The sculptures incorporate an implied interior logic with full volumes that variably feature chiselled textures or highly polished surfaces. 

The studio work prioritises the discovery of content and engages with various ontological notions. Ideas are developed during a flexible initial process that currently lends itself to the finished media of stone, granite or marble. Extensive drawing, fabricating scale models and the creation of intermediary maquettes feature in that process.

CV & Education

Qualifications and training 2004 - MA Philosophy of Mind, Personhood and Political Theory, Open University, Milton Keynes 1978 - BA Fine Art, Sculpture, West Surrey College of Art and Design (Now Surrey Institute), Farnham Solo exhibitions 1991 - The Sculpture of Michael Pegler, Rufford Craft Centre, Nottinghamshire Group exhibitions 2006 - Summer Show, Sheridan Russell Gallery, 16, Crawford Street, London W1H 1BS 2006 - The Bewdley Gateway Exhibition, The Bewdley Institute, Bewdley, Worcs 1991 - Sculpture in the Cathedral - Hampshire Sculpture Trust, Winchester Cathedral, Winchester Public commissions 2010 - VAS-VESSEL, Basingstoke, Spencer Place 2007 - Book Publication, "Dee and Don Inspiration", ISBN 978-0-9554293-0-9, May be ordered through high street stores and online. 2000 - Newborn, Birmingham, Castle Vale 1996 - The Derby Ram, Derby City Centre, Junction of Albion/ East Street 1994 - The Church Stone, Basingstoke Centre, Wote Street