Walenty Pytel
Inspired creations, drawn from nature that transform metal into works of living art.Polish born sculptor Walenty Pytel is unique amongst contemporary artists. He is internationally renowned as Europes leading metal sculptor of birds and beasts and is one of the worlds finest craftsmen. His inspired creations are drawn from nature and transform metal into works of living art.
Gallery Tours
Group tours are available to view some of the life and work of Walenty Pytel. An internationally renowned artist who is recognised as a leading metal and bronze sculptor, Walenty’s studio is set amidst glorious Herefordshire countryside overlooking a lake. It is from this setting that Walenty acquires some of his inspiration for birds and animals in the wild.
The tour will include:
- Insights into how a sculptor works
- Printed guide to the Pytel Herefordshire Sculpture Trail
- Studio and gallery visit
- Understanding of Walenty’s life and work through a short film
- Ability to study some of Walenty’s earlier pieces
- Learn about contemporary and traditional sculptures
The cost is £12 per person. The gallery and studio tour will take about 2 hours. Sculptures, both metal and bronze, limited edition prints, and cards can all be purchased from the gallery.
Overnight accommodation in Herefordshire can be arranged with booking if required.
Walenty Pytel Herefordshire Sculpture Trail
There are over 20 sculptures to be viewed around the Herefordshire towns and countryside.
A brochure guide to these will be given to you during the gallery tour.
The Steels
The considerable variety of designs and sizes of steel birds, beasts and murals, are the heart of the Pytel work. Whatever the size, each piece is individually created and formed in outstanding detail. On large commissions, a model is made first, and the final piece in a large construction may then take several months to complete. The Steels vary in size from large public commissions of up to 5m high to small table top models from 25cm in height.
The Bronzes
A small number of bronzes are produced in traditional lost-wax method as limited editions. The work is first created in steel to impart the unique Pytel characteristics. They are generally small in size – from 15 – 70 cms in height.
The stories behind the sculptures
Over the years that Walenty has been sculpting, some interesting stories have emerged around the sculptures… Read some of the fascinating stories below.
Sculptures and Signed Limited Edition Prints For Sale
The sculptures and signed limited edition prints shown below are for sale at Walenty’s Gallery. This is just a small sample of items for sale. Please contact us below for further information or to make a purchase
Kestrel
Fledgling
Bronzes
Pair of bronze wrens in steel reeds
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Merlin’s Head
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Bronze Tawney Owl
Corn Bunting
Bronze Unicorn
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Bea Eater Bronze
Merlin Bronze
Seahorse Bronze
Kingfisher on Abstract Branch Bronze
Steel Trout-Fish
Bronze Eagle
Walenty-yachts
Walenty-Pumpkins
Walenty-Geese
Walenty-Fish
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Rearing Horse Limited Edition Print
Pytel-Boobee
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Kingfisher Limited Edition Print
Cockerel Limited Edition Print
Commissions
Walenty has produced many public commissions over the years. Contact Walenty for any special private or public commissions required using the form at the bottom of this page.
About Walenty Pytel
Walenty studied at Hereford Art College for 5 years, obtaining the National Diploma of Design. After working for a commercial Art Studio in London he returned to his beloved rural surroundings and set up his own studios in Herefordshire. Shortly after this he had an accident and was in hospital for several months. To amuse the hospital staff he made many bird paper sculptures to adorn his bed, and this resulted in commissions for a more permanent medium. In the early stages his sculptures were made of sheet aluminium that resembled his early paper sculptures, he then progressed working with mild steel producing many abstract murals for the corporate world. Private commissions followed for the home and garden, so the bird and animal sculptures we see today were born.
From the mid-eighties when Walenty took on an agent, limited edition bronzes were then produced from some of the steel originals.
Walenty has been commissioned by Royalty, Public Bodies, Corporations, Members of Parliament and private collectors alike. Commissions have included J.C.B, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Bacardi, Bulmers and many others.
Bronze, steel and bone china cats
Contact Details
You can get in touch about Walenty’s work or enquire about Gallery Visits either by sending an e-mail or by telephone.
01989 780 536