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Daisy Theresa Borne
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| Born | 18 July 1906 London, England
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| Died | 1998 (aged 91–92) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Regent Street Polytechnic |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Daisy Theresa Borne (born July 18, 1906 – died 1998) was a talented British artist. She was best known for her amazing sculptures.
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About Daisy Borne
Early Life and Education
Daisy Borne was born in London, England. As a child, she traveled a lot with her family. For a while, she even lived in Moline, Illinois in the United States. Her father owned a business there that made printing ink.
Later, Daisy returned to Britain. She studied sculpture at the Regent Street Polytechnic in London. Daisy was also a very good singer. She was even offered chances to sing professionally, but she chose to focus on her art instead.
Becoming a Sculptor
In 1933, Daisy met another artist named Joyce Bidder. Joyce taught Daisy how to carve sculptures. They became good friends and decided to open a studio together. Their studio was in Wimbledon, a part of south London. They worked together in this studio for about 50 years!
Daisy Borne used many different materials for her sculptures. She worked with plastic, marble, stone, and wood. She created many types of art, including small statues (statuettes), figures, fountains, and relief sculptures. Relief sculptures are artworks that stick out from a flat surface.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Daisy Borne showed her artwork in many exhibitions. Between 1933 and 1971, she displayed 78 pieces at shows held by the Society of Women Artists. She became an associate member of this group in 1949 and a full member in 1952.
Daisy also regularly showed her sculptures at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. She exhibited there between 1932 and 1962. She was also an associate member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors. For a time, she was even the vice-president of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers.
In 1987, the Fine Art Society held a special art show. It featured the work of both Daisy Borne and Joyce Bidder.
Religious Art
In 1939, Daisy Borne showed her first religious sculpture. It was called Madonna of the Adoring Angels and was made from Palomina marble. This piece was displayed at the Royal Academy. After this, Daisy began to specialize in creating sculptures with religious themes.
