Paige Bradley facts for kids
Paige Bradley, born in 1974, is an American artist famous for her bronze sculptures of people. She is especially known for a special technique where she combines bronze with light, making her sculptures glow from within. Her artwork became very popular after her sculpture Expansion was shown to the public.
Early Life and Art
Paige Bradley was born in 1974. She has shared that she started drawing as soon as she could remember. By the time she was seventeen, she was already casting her art into bronze. She studied art at several well-known schools, including Pepperdine University, the Florence Academy of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Her Career as a Sculptor
Paige Bradley began her professional career helping to create a large monument for the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1995. By 2001, she was recognized as a professional sculptor by important art groups like the National Sculpture Society.
By 2006, her sculptures were shown in many art galleries. She also started teaching advanced workshops to other artists and was asked to create art for public spaces and private collectors. Even before she turned 30, many art collectors from around the world were interested in her work.
In 2006, a group called the Ballet International Foundation asked her to create a special bronze award. This award is given out every year at big international ballet competitions.
The Expansion Sculpture
In 2004, Paige Bradley started making a series of bronze sculptures that glowed with light. Her sculpture Expansion was the first in this series. This artwork shows a figure sitting in a calm position, and light shines out from cracks in its body. This sculpture became very famous and is one of her most recognized pieces. It represents the idea of breaking free and finding light from within.
Public Artworks
Paige Bradley's sculptures can be found in various public places for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of her public artworks:
- St. Cloud Hospital Ribbon of Hope and Courage
- Bundang Memorial Park "Momentum"
- Point Park University "Freedom Bound"
- Lady Hill Sapa Resort "The Cycles of Lady Hill", Lao Cai, Vietnam
- Paul Mellon Arts Center "Any Possible Relation", Wallingford, CT
