It was during the time spent in an engineering environment that I realised my ability to see sculptural material and shapes amongst the metal bound for the scrap bin: by welding together pieces carefully chosen from this discarded steel, I began to create simple sculptural forms.

George Hider at Eggwood - Somerset Open Studios. Eggwood Farm, Bowood Lane, Merriott, TA16 5QW, Crewkerne. 18 Sep - 3 Oct 2021

George Hider is a self-educated artist working for the last 24 years from his Somerset workshop. A pioneer for the use of scrap metal in art, his ability to create lifelike sculptures has evolved from dedication and a natural talent.

Guild Member and metal sculptor George Hider finds inspiration in material that would normally be dumped. By welding together pieces carefully chosen from discarded steel, George captures the character and spirit of the subjects who unwittingly model for him.

George Hider is a self-educated artist working for the last 24 years from his Somerset workshop. A pioneer for the use of scrap metal in art, his ability to create life

West End Village Society (WEVS) has celebrated the installation of its landmark sculpture of a red deer stag on one of its two roundabouts on the A322. The installation represents the many red deer located on the military land (a large part of which is included in West End parish) adjacent to Brentmoor Heath in West End.

2024年9月6日 · Sculpture by George Hider on the banks of the Mill Pond in Pensthorpe Natural Park.

George Hider is an established artist working with metal which is often gathered from scrap that he has acquired. Based on his farm near Merriott South Somerset he is a member of the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen. Much of his work is inspired by his love of animals as was very evident when I visited.

2022年9月27日 · Guild member George Hider will be taking part in Somerset Art Works Festival at venue 8. Sculpture from recycled metal in the grounds of Ark at Egwood, a welcoming place of sanctuary to so many....

George has been working with recycled metal for over 25 years, creating lifelike bird and animal sculptures. He was brought up to make do and mend. Fourteen years in the Territorial Army showed him how to improve self-sufficiency. It was during the time spent in an engineering environment that he realised his ability to see sculptural mat.