Cader Idris

Cader Idris

William PyeWW-1999-557367

Catalogue

Year
1999
Medium
sandstone

Artist

William Pye
William Pye

Sculpture

William Pye is a British sculptor known for large-scale public and private commissions in steel, stone, and water-responsive materials. His practice combines geometric abstraction with environmental integration, often incorporating moving water as a sculptural element rather than mere ornament. Working since the 1960s, Pye has developed a distinctive vocabulary of polished metal forms and kinetic installations that engage directly with their architectural and landscape contexts. His work prioritizes the interplay between human scale, material precision, and the dynamics of natural forces.

London

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Year
1999
Medium
sandstone
Watts ID
WW-1999-557367

Source

Source
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Status
verified

Artist

William Pye

William Pye

Sculpture

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