Joseph Hillier (born 24 April 1974 in Cornwall) is a British sculptor.[2][3] His best known works include the Messenger, a public sculpture in Plymouth, Devon.

Joseph Hillier
Messenger with actor Nicola Kavanagh who originated the pose[1] in Plymouth
Born	Joseph James Hillier (1974-04-24) 24 April 1974 (age 48) Truro, England
Education	Falmouth College of Art; Newcastle University; Tulane University
Known for	Sculpture, Public Artworks
Notable work	Messenger
Website	josephhillier.com

Early life and education

Hillier was born in Cornwall in 1974. He studied at Falmouth College of Art and Newcastle University. Tulane University awarded Hillier a scholarship in 2001 leading to completion of a Master of Fine Arts in New Orleans.[4]

Career

Joseph Hillier had his first solo exhibition in 2005.[5] His best known work is Messenger, which was commissioned in 2017 and erected in Plymouth, Devon in March 2019.[6]

Hillier is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Sculptors [7]

See also

• Lost-wax casting

References

External links

• Official website
• Profile on The Sculpture Park
• Why the artist behind the UK's biggest bronze sculpture chose a woman as the subject

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