Sculptors Profile – Alan Glasby O.B.E, G.M.
 Alan Glasby was born in Derbyshire and educated at Chesterfield
Grammar School for Boys. On leaving school he began a career as an
explosives engineer that spanned 35 years. In 1974 he was awarded
the George Medal for bomb disposal duties, and in 1991 he received
the O.B.E for his work in the post Gulf War ammunition recovery
operation.
A keen competitive sportsman his main interest was target rifle
shooting; major achievements in this area were the winning of two
National Championships, a World Championship team Gold medal and Her
Majesty the Queens Medal for champion shot in the British Army.
 Although interested in wildlife and art from an early age, it was
not until 1988 that Alan decided to ‘have a go’ at carving and
sculpture after an inspiring conversation with a colleague who had
served in America and been bitten by the decoy carving bug.
With no formal artistic carving or sculptural training he has
developed his own carving style and methods, his current pieces are
all birds and he believes that each piece should display its own
unique presence and character. Work ranges from polished natural
wood pieces in antique or contemporary styles, to highly detailed
carvings that are as close to the real thing as possible. He has
also produced a wide range of bronzes.
Although still working in wood, all of Alan’s pieces are now
produced as limited editions in Bronze. He patinates all of his own
work which gives each piece a truly unique finish.
Alan’s work is widely collected throughout the country and
abroad. Commissions include a life sized Goshawk that was presented
to the Oman School of Aircraft control by HRH Prince Andrew, a half
size Golden Eagle for the Royal Auxiliary Air Force for presentation
to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 to mark 50 years as Air
Commodore-in-Chief, a Snipe for the RSPB for annual presentation as
an award for Wetlands Conservation and a Sandpiper for the Scottish
Charity ‘The Sandpiper Trust’.
For further details or enquiries please contact Alan:
T- 01246 567359
M- 07885 287611
Email - alanglasby@hotmail.com
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