Charles Hadcock

Charles William George Hadcock DL[1] (born 1965 in Derby) is a British sculptor specialising in monumental sculpture that reflects his interest in geology, engineering and mathematics enriched with references to music, philosophy and poetry.

Torsion II by Charles Hadcock in Canary Wharf, London

Education

Charles Hadcock studied at Ampleforth College 1979–1983, Derby College of Art & Technology 1983–1984, Cheltenham College of Art 1984–1987, Royal College of Art 1987–1989[2][3][4]

Career

Aspects of the natural world, geology and engineering lie in combination within Charles Hadcock's work openly, or as hidden jewels. Finding that the mathematical formulas for shapes observed within the natural world are often the source for solving engineering design problems, Hadcock has incorporated these ideas both at first and at second hand into components for his sculptures. Thus, his direct observation of rocks becomes a source for the surface of his sculptures whilst mathematics comes to the fore in planning how a sculpture may be achieved with multiple castings of a single form. Hadcock's works are imbued with a visual vitality so that the sculptures remain free, dynamic, unrestrained and immediate.[5]

Passacaglia on the Brighton beach

Hadcock prefers to work on his own sculpture rather than rely on production facilities so that the eye and hand of the artist is apparent in every work. His belief is that his knowledge, skill and techniques are constantly evolving, informing each piece he makes.

Investigating Multiples , a solo exhibition in London at Reed's Wharf Gallery[6][7] in 1996 followed the siting of Caesura IV[8][9] at Sculpture at Goodwood. His first monumental public commission in 1997 Passacaglia[10][11][12] came after a national competition for a permanent work to be installed on Brighton Beach. Controversial initially, Passacaglia is now an iconic feature of the Brighton beachfront.

A 1999 exhibition of Hadcock's drawings and maquettes 'If in doubt, ask' at London's Imperial College[13][14][15] was part of a drive by the University to encourage engineering students to learn about the Arts. "There is 1 in all of us"[16][17][18][19] was a collaboration with soundscape engineers at the Gardner Arts Centre, University of Sussex, whilst the Peter Scott Gallery at Lancaster University had to find additional exhibition space outside the gallery in 2006.[20]

Caesura VI in Holland Park, London

Hadcock was included in the 1999 exhibition of British sculptors 'Shape of the Century' at Salisbury Cathedral and Canary Wharf[14][21] which was followed by inclusion in Bronze: Contemporary British Sculpture[22] a group show to celebrate the millennium and the tradition of siting Bronze sculpture in London parks. Hadcock's monumental bronze Caesura VI was installed and remains in situ in Holland Park, London.

At this time Hadcock moved his studio from London to Lancashire when the scale of his work required additional space and facilities to enable the production of the monumental works being frequently commissioned for locations around the country.

Hadcock has on occasion produced commissions to brief, such as a monument to commemorate film director James Whale, erected in 2001 on the grounds of a multiplex cinema in Whale's home town of Dudley, and the installation of a sculptural gate and railings around a development in Central London.

Hadcock's exhibiting programme continued with a solo show at Canary Wharf in 2003, followed by a second larger solo show in 2011.[23][24][25] He exhibited in Sotheby's Beyond Limits Exhibition at Chatsworth House in 2011[26] and 2016[27] and in independent solo exhibitions in London[28] at 60 Threadneedle Street 2015[29][30] in the award winning Eric Parry Architects designed foyer, and in a pop-up gallery near Green Park in 2016 with solo exhibition Fusion.[31][32]

Business

Charles Hadcock is a director of Roach Bridge Tissues, a Lancashire based manufacturing company specialising in bespoke printing and conversion of tissue wrapping paper.[33]

Between 2008 and 2012 he managed the development and installation of a hydro-electric power generating station at Roach Bridge Mill, Lancashire, where he is also the development director for an ongoing project to create a new business village on the historic mill site.

Hadcock is Chairman of Creative Lancashire[34] a public and private sector initiative to encourage and support all the creative industries in Lancashire.

Past projects include the development and management of The Watermark Studios[35] a mix of office and studio space in Preston (2001–2009).

Awards

Charles Hadcock is a holder of The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion, which he was the recipient of on 21 April 2007.[36]

Hadcock was commissioned a Deputy Lieutenant for Lancashire in 2014.[1]

References
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  2. "William Feaver encounters grandiose statements among the students at the RCA". Vogue. 1 June 1989.
  3. Lucie Smith, Edward (12 June 1989). "Contemporary Art Market". The Independent.
  4. Packer, William (13 June 1989). "Royal College of Art Degree Show". Financial Times.
  5. "Charles Hadcock » Artists » Royal British Society of Sculptors". rbs.org.uk. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  6. Elliot, Ann (1996). Investigating Multiples. ISBN 1899268065.
  7. Lambirth, Andrew (22 May 1996). "Pick of the Week". What's on in London.
  8. Bamber, Roger (19 December 1995). "Home News". The Guardian.
  9. Sculpture at Goodwood. British Contemporary Sculpture. pp. 96, 97. ISBN 0952523310.
  10. Windsor, John (20 March 1998). "Sculptor Shapes up on the Beach". The Independent.
  11. "Sculpture 98, Passacaglia – Brighton Beach". Royal Society of British Sculptors. 1998.
  12. Weld, Fay (3 September 1999). "Welds Apart". Design Week.
  13. Farmelo, Graham (14 February 1999). "The Sounds of Silence in a new Blairopolis". The Independent on Sunday.
  14. Lambirth, Andrew (1 July 1999). "Andrew Lambirth Reviews Graham Sutherland and Charles Hadcock". London Magazine.
  15. Windsor, John (26 January 1999). "John Windsors Guide to Collecting Contemporary Art: This Week Charles Hadcock". The Independent.
  16. Hall, Sally (3 November 2000). "Learning Curve is an Inspiration for Sculpture". The Argus.
  17. Merrick, Jay (29 May 2001). "Designs that show their True Metal". The Independent.
  18. Sweet, Fay (3 February 2003). "Art is the Business". London Evening Standard.
  19. Elliot, Ann (1 December 2000). "Pick of the Year". Galleries Magazine.
  20. Chapman, Peter (12 May 2006). "Art: Private view". The Independent.
  21. The Shape of the Century – 100 years of Sculpture in Britain. Canary Wharf Group.
  22. Bronze: Contemporary British Sculpture. Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 2000.
  23. "Art: Charles Hadcock, New and Revisited Sculptures". Canary Wharf Magazine. 1 March 2011.
  24. "Visual Arts, Last Chance to see". Canary Wharf Magazine. 1 May 2011.
  25. Lambirth, Andrew (1 April 2011). "Books and Art". The Spectator.
  26. "Ancient and Modern". The Daily Telegraph. 11 September 2011.
  27. "Chatsworth House: Hadid sculpture part of annual exhibition". BBC. 10 September 2016.
  28. Winter, Lydia (21 August 2014). "Encounter Contemporary: avant-garde e-gallery". How To Spend It (Financial Times).
  29. "Charles Hadcock. Elements". The Wall Street Journal. 27 March 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  30. Lambirth, Andrew (5 July 2014). "Exhibitions: Mixed Blessings". The Spectator.
  31. "'Fusion' Exhibition of Sculpture Artist Charles Hadcock". Ikon London Magazine. 30 October 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  32. Milner, Catherine (17 October 2016). "Charles Hadcock breaks with form at Encounter Contemporary". Financial Times: How to Spend It. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  33. "Charles Hadcock - the internationally-renowned sculptor from Samlesbury".
  34. "Charles Hadcock FRBS". Creative Lancashire.
  35. "Business Insight". Design Week. 9 August 2007.
  36. Arnold, Harriet (21 April 2007). "Emphasis on Helping Others Get It Right". Financial Times.
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