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Hubert Dalwood (1924-76) was a leading post-war British sculptor, described by the art critic, Norbert Lynton as 'one of the most original and inventive minds in the field of modern sculpture'.

Dalwood's early works, modelled in clay and plaster before casting, reveal his fascination with qualities of surface. Focusing initially on the female figure, from the mid-1950s he created a series of 'mysterious' objects, the titles of which suggest ritual or votive functions. Their heavily worked and textured skins recall those of archaeological artefacts, excavated from the earth, as well as the craggy terrains of natural landscapes.   

From the mid-1960s, following a period spent teaching in North America, Dalwood became increasingly interested in architecture and its relationship to landscape. He started to create monumental architectural forms out of polished aluminium and sheet metal, which reflect their surroundings; and imagined, magical environments - vast landscapes on a small scale - which can be understood in their entirety when seen from above.   

The exhibition includes works from the Dalwood estate, as well as several private collections. It is accompanied by a publication, 'Hubert Dalwood: Landscape into Sculpture', which can be ordered online at Blurb.com

The exhibition was created by the New Art Centre, Roche Court, Salisbury.