Christy Symington, ARBS

Christy Symington studied traditional figure sculpture and drawing techniques in Paris at the Atelier des Beaux Arts Montparnasse and Glaciere and the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Shegraduated at the New York Studio School USA with Merit Award for Sculpture and was awarded an MA in Fine Art at Byam Shaw, University of the Arts London. With a PGCE in Education she teaches and mentors in several UK art colleges and schools.She was elected RBS Council Member 2003-07.

How humans impact on the natural world and the interaction that each has on the other deeply underlies 3 areas of interest: Figures & Portraits, Tigers and Abstract Sculpture. Inspiration from the manner of process with a range of materials and altering traditional techniques is continually evolving.

Christy's achievements comprise Solo shows in New York and London as well as numerous selected and invited exhibitions, including the Threadneedle Prize, Society of Portrait Sculptors and international Freedom to Create Prize.