Benedict Carpenter
Benedict Carpenter is a British sculptor and artist based in London. He works in traditional materials such as bronze, as well as more modern substances such as polyurethane foam, bread and spray paint.
Born in 1975, he was educated at Malvern College; the University of Gloucestershire, where he was taught by James Castle (sculptor); Chelsea College of Art; and the Royal College of Art in London. He was represented in London by the The Henry Peacock Gallery until its closure. In Spain, he shows with Galeria Canem; and in Germany with Galerie Ferdinand-Ude.
In 2001, Benedict was awarded the Jerwood Sculpture prize; in 2005 his work was exhibited as part of Swansong, an installation curated by the Centre of Attention, and shown at the Venice Biennale.
External links
- Benedict Carpenter, own website
- Benedict Carpenter, Jerwood website
- Benedict Carpenter, Universal Object
- Benedict Carpenter, Arts Council
- Benedict Carpenter, BBC
Categories
British sculptors | British artists | English sculptors | Alumni of the University of Gloucestershire | 1975 births | Living people