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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.
Alan's work is widely collected throughout the country and abroad. Recent works include a life size
Goshawk in bronze that was presented to the Oman School of Aircraft
Control by HRH Prince Andrew, and a half size Golden Eagle in bronze
commissioned by the Royal Auxiliary Air Force for presentation to The
Queen to mark 50 years as Air Commodore-in-Chief.
He has recently been commissioned by the RSPB to sculpt a Snipe in
bronze for annual presentation as an award for wetlands conservation.
For further details or enquiries please contact Alan:
T- 01246 567359
M- 07885 287611
Fax- 01246 568840
Email - alanglasby@hotmail.com
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