Alan Somerville achievements speak for themselves he obtained countless number of awards and showing in many exhibitions. These are details of just some of his most recent: National Australian War Memorial in Canberra - Three bronze sculptures; Centennial and More Park Trust - eight foot bronze of Sir Henry Parkes; State Rail Authority - Bronze portrait of Chief Executive, Mr Ross Sayer; Lloyd's Bank - Bronze horse for the Executive officers in Sydney; Wyong Art's Festival - Special prize for bronze male figure; Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society Annual -1st and 2nd prize for drawing and water colour; Royal NSW Canine Art Show-1st prizes in sculpture, water colour and drawing; Royal Australian Navy - commission bronze sculpture of the Sheenan Trophy; Castle Hill Blossom Festival 1st/2nd & Special Awards in Sculpture, drawing, water colour painting and oil painting

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Artist:     ALAN SOMERVILLE
Title:      Reclining Figure
Medium: Bronze 3/8
Size:      36 cm
Price:     A$4,950
Provenance:  Artist collection

Collections:  
Australia, Italy and England

NOTES:
When admiring Allan's work masters like Auguste RODIN and DAUMIER come to one's mind - the dynamics of anatomy to be precedent over the literal image of the body but it is understood through observation. His complex subject and difficult poses display a mastery use of techniques and understanding the subject. His figure drawings and male sculptures are the most fascinating creations of all.

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Alan SOMERVILLE is a very accomplished and refined sculptor in all medium.  He was born in Roslyn Duedin over sixty years ago and from early childhood Alan was a prolific drawer. He was selected for special art classes at the age of six. He was intensely skilful in drawing people and animals in action. He was a genius. However, the journey of life pointed Alan towards farming.  While working hard on his farm for over thirty years, he continued to draw and paint.  Also, Alan become a tutor of drawing and painting in Manioto District Otago and he was an active member of Central Otago Art Society.  Allan's desire was to pursue Art full time, consequently, he took his family to Dunedin where Alan was able to use the facilities of the Otago Polytechnic evening classes to develop an understanding of bronze casting and other sculpting techniques.  He was accepted as a member to Artist Otago Art Society. In 1988 Alan Immigrated to Australia with the intention of finding of finding the Queensland marble quarries and exploring this medium for his artistic talent.  However, in Sydney Alan was presented with an opportunity to work with bronze at the Fine Art Bronze Foundry for almost four years. He was accepted to the NSW Sculptor's Society and Ku-ring-gai Art Society.  Alan was granted Australian Citizenship and his works have been  commissioned for public and private collections. When admiring Allan's work masters like RODIN and DAUMIER come to one's mind.