Sculpture has never been more exciting: gallery goers flock to see artworks that demand attention and dominate space. But how is this work made?

Ian Dawson is a practising sculptor, who first came to prominence in the 1990s with a series of large-scale melted plastic sculptures that celebrated creativity through the destructive act. His practice remains intensely experimental, involving different processes and diverse materials. Ian has exhibited internationally and his work is held in both public and private collections worldwide. Ian is currently head of Sculpture at University of Southampton Winchester School of Art.