Paul Jenkins was born in the West Midlands
in 1949. He started his career in art in the
early 70s, first sculpting in wood and then
finding himself drawn to sculpting in clay and
wax. He then went on to study ceramics at Dudley
College of Art.
For many years Paul worked as a commercial
designer for various companies around the world,
including the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
There he was commissioned to reproduce the exact
size, shape and colour of a rare 1850s teapot
from the museum. He has also created more outlandish
pieces, such as six 10ft Art Deco figures for
the interior of a night club, and he has sculpted
several pieces for the National Trust.
Paul Jenkins's animal sculptures - limited
edition bronzes, and raku fired ceramics - are
widely sought after by private collectors. His
inspiration comes from his love of nature, many
of his pieces resulting directly from his observation
of wild animals in their natural habitats.
Paul currently lives and works in the West
Midlands. |