Limited edition. Acrobat is a large-scale bronze sculpture by Breon O’Casey, a key figure associated with the St Ives School. Cast in 1998, this work is one of O’Casey’s most ambitious free-standing sculptures, capturing his distinctive ability to distil human and natural forms into a symbolic and timeless visual language.
Standing at over a metre tall, Acrobat depicts a commanding female figure with extended arms—its pose balanced between motion and monumentality. The simplified yet powerful form reflects O’Casey’s sculptural vocabulary: rhythmic lines, volumetric harmony, and a sense of quiet ritual. With an arm span of 65cm and a wide base, the piece projects presence while remaining poised and minimal.
O’Casey began his career as a studio assistant to Barbara Hepworth and Denis Mitchell, later turning to sculpture after experimenting with wax. His practice was deeply informed by Celtic heritage, early figurative traditions, and an ongoing interest in abstraction. Though widely recognised for his jewellery and painting, his sculptural works—particularly Acrobat—demonstrate a mature engagement with scale, form, and mythic archetype.
Origin: British
Material: Bronze
Date: 1998
Edition: Limited edition
Dimensions: 113.5cm height x 43cm width (at base) x 30cm depth (at base); 65cm arm span.
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Limited edition. Acrobat is a large-scale bronze sculpture by Breon O’Casey, a key figure associated with the St Ives School. Cast in 1998, this work is one of O’Casey’s most ambitious free-standing sculptures, capturing his distinctive ability to distil human and natural forms into a symbolic and timeless visual language.
Standing at over a metre tall, Acrobat depicts a commanding female figure with extended arms—its pose balanced between motion and monumentality. The simplified yet powerful form reflects O’Casey’s sculptural vocabulary: rhythmic lines, volumetric harmony, and a sense of quiet ritual. With an arm span of 65cm and a wide base, the piece projects presence while remaining poised and minimal.
O’Casey began his career as a studio assistant to Barbara Hepworth and Denis Mitchell, later turning to sculpture after experimenting with wax. His practice was deeply informed by Celtic heritage, early figurative traditions, and an ongoing interest in abstraction. Though widely recognised for his jewellery and painting, his sculptural works—particularly Acrobat—demonstrate a mature engagement with scale, form, and mythic archetype.
Origin: British
Material: Bronze
Date: 1998
Edition: Limited edition
Dimensions: 113.5cm height x 43cm width (at base) x 30cm depth (at base); 65cm arm span.
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