Paul Appleby British, b. 1956

Paul Appleby is a renowned product designer, having founded his own design consultancy in 1986. Over the years, he has worked with a wide range of prestigious national and international clients across the tech and communication sectors, specialising in digital design and proto-typing. He recognises that his evolving practice in both design and sculpture, is fundamentally about telling a story and creating a distinctive identity through thoughtful surface treatment, meticulous finish, colour, and tactile interaction.

Having shifted his focus away from product design, Appleby now dedicates his time to exploring the elements that motivates human interaction through crafting contemporary sculpture. His recent Critter Collection highlights the relationship between the viewer and the artwork, inviting consideration and hopefully understanding. It asks the questions: What draws us in? What makes us connect with a piece, and why?

His work celebrates the beauty of form, motion and light in its simplicity. Constantly evolving as a collection of ideas, emotions, and even dreams. His experience with advanced technologies plays a crucial role in his process, allowing him to explore and distil organic yet minimalist shapes and ideas in digital form. His works are then brought to life through hand-finished bronze and other complimentary materials, such as various forms of resin.