Obie Butchers sculptures have been exhibited in a number of group exhibitions in Norwich where he lives. He is currently represented by the Buckenham Gallery, Southwold where he shows new work. During a period spend living in Spain Obie also exhibited at a number of galleries in Western Andalusia.
Obie has completed a number of private commissioned works and has also donated a number of his pieces. His most recent donation was his 100 Butterfly work which can now be seen at the Suffolk Wildlife Trust centre at Lopham and Redgrave Fen.
Obie works in environmental education and has successfully incorporated his artistic interests into this field. He presently runs a Marine and Coastal group in which the kids have created a number of beach sculptures highlighting marine animal adaptations and life history.
My sculptures are varied in style and theme, reflecting the many inspirations I take in their creation. I work primarily in wood and stone as well as using naturally found objects as part of my environmental education work. I am particularly fascinated by organic forms and by playing with the idea of plasticity and fluidity using stone. I have a growing passion for environmentally inspired beach art and have taken great pleasure in working with kids on these projects.
Dr Obie Butcher.
