Norton Museum of Art 2025 Gala Auction | Hosted by Sotheby’s
Norton Museum of Art 2025 Gala Auction | Hosted by Sotheby’s
Beth Cullen Kerridge
Skinny Twist
Lot closes
February 3, 09:04 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Starting Bid
10,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Beth Cullen Kerridge
b. 1970
Skinny Twist
Executed in 2023.
Polished bronze
Edition 7 of 12
11 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 1/8 in. (29 x 9.5 x 13 cm)
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Courtesy of the Artist and TW Fine Art
Beth Cullen Kerridge is a British sculptor born in Stoke-on-Trent in 1970, to businesswoman Judith Vincent and painter-entrepreneur James Cullen. Raised in a close-knit and supportive home, she developed an early passion for the arts. Beth studied at John Moores University in Liverpool before completing her postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Art, which served as a launching pad for her career in the London art scene. She quickly gained recognition, exhibiting her work at two major London parks in consecutive years.
Cullen Kerridge went on to showcase her sculptures in numerous exhibitions across London and the UK. Her notable works include large-scale, site-specific sculptures commissioned for her hometown of Stoke-on-Trent. She refined her craft while working in renowned foundries, creating pieces for prominent figures such as Eduardo Paolozzi, Elisabeth Frink, and Alberto Giacometti.
Beth’s career took a significant turn when she worked as a Studio Assistant for eight years under the guidance of the esteemed sculptor Mike Bolus. Her time with Bolus also brought her into collaboration with Sir Anthony Caro, further expanding her artistic development. During this period, she contributed to high-profile projects including the Millennium Bridge with Sir Norman Foster, the Tate Gallery with Richard Rogers, and exhibitions at the Venice Biennale and Marlborough Gallery in New York. She also worked on the Baptistery Chapel of Light in Bourbourg, France.