Sculptors Profile - 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.
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