NIGEL KONSTAM, the resident director is a sculptor whose work is firmly based in the European tradition. He studied sculpture,drawing and painting at Camberwell School of Art (1956-8) and has worked as a sculptor and teacher ever since. His book SCULPTURE, THE ART AND THE PRACTICE (Collins '84) was praised by the critics for its 'lively, knowledgeable and stimulating discussion on the nature of art and the way an artist's mind works ...marvellous chapters which deal in depth with imagination and creativity, structure and composition.' 'A most remarkable handbook.' (now available in paperback ISBN 0 9523568 0.5)

His art historical research, particularly into painters' use of mirrors is well known. These studies have led him to a new way of understanding visual imagination and therefore new methods of extending its range and power. Take this link to a site dedicated to Nigel Konstam's art historical research on Rembrandt Van Rijn. [This link will open a new window.]


Nigel Konstam's foundry discoveries were published in The Oxford Journal of Archaeology in May 2002. A second Article was published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in the November 2004 issue on 'Life Casting'.


Many solo shows of his work have been mounted - in London, Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca, Pisa and Florence. He has done portraits of King Juan-Carlos and Queen Sofia as well as many well known musicians. He has published in Apollo, The Burlington, TheArtist, Leonardo and Rembrandthuiskroniek. His teaching aims to provide a sound basis for personal vision. The courses are designed to develop the powers of observation, stimulate the imagination and enrich the studens' appreciation of art. They are suitable as part of a general education as well as for those whose aims are professional.