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Tom Ashbourne SSC SCA OSA

About Tom Ashbourne SSC SCA OSA

Love sculpture? You can see stone and multi-media sculptures by award-winning artist Tom Ashbourne SSC SCA OSA right here in Prince Edward County. Tom’s temptingly touchable sculptures are contemporary abstracts, inviting you to connect with their energy, sensuous curves, and intriguing features.

Visit www.tomashbourne.com and stop by for a visit to Tom Ashbourne Gallery, just 1.5 km west of Wellington on Hwy 33, or call 647-391-4515 to book a private visit. You’ll be glad you did!

Tom is an elected member of Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC), Ontario Society of Artists (OSA) and Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) Tom exhibited in the Florence (Italy) Biennale, London (UK) Biennale (2022); named “World’s Best Non-Representational Sculptore” by American Art Awards (2021 & 2022); won ATIM’s “Top 60 Masters” award (2022); was named “Best Artist of 2020” by DESTIG magazine; was featured on the cover of Spotlight Magazine (UK) and ATIM Collector’s Choice magazine (2022). Please see his website Tom is represented by Amsterdam-Whitney Gallery (NYC), Canadian Sculpture Centre (Toronto) and Emily Harding Gallery (Toronto). Tom and his beautiful sculptures have been featured in many art magazines, and exhibited in dozens of national and international shows each year.

“Sculpture provides a unique challenge to create images and shapes from materials that initially convey no discernible image or form. Essentially a sculptor creates something from nothing. Unlike most art forms, stone sculptures is “reductive”, created by removing materials. As I work with the stone, it slowly reveals the image within, an expression of its essence and how the stone aspires to show its true self.

My stone sculptures are unique images that convey sensuality, tension, power, beauty and intimacy through my work. Sculptures are a complex, unique, and interpretive art form. Their sculpted shapes exist as an extension of the artist’s vision. My sculptures are abstract, inviting each viewer to experience the piece within their personal context, interpreting its meaning according to their own desires.

My technical knowledge comes from training under two renowned local artists: sculptor, David Boorne and painter, Barbara Whelan. They taught me to freely explore my ideas and style, embrace experimentation, and be myself with stone.

Sculpting is a solitary but rewarding art form. Each day brings innovative ideas, experiences, and successes. As an art lover and collector, my cherished collection of diverse sculptural pieces are a source of inspiration.”