Richard Wells

Richard Wells

Originally from Central Otago, award winning bronze sculptor Richard Wells now lives between Tindalls Beach and Queenstown, working out of his studio and casting his all work himself. Using traditional techniques and the ancient medium of bronze Richard’s beautiful sculptures tell human stories in a contemporary context. He is especially known for his beautiful bronze dogs of all sizes, which Richard says are “a reflection of ourselves”. Represented by galleries throughout the country, including Parnell Gallery in Auckland and Giraffe in Arrowtown, Richard’s sought after, collectable works are held in collections both here and overseas including in the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa’s permanent collection. Public sculptures include Kuri, a 3.6 metre bronze dog diving into the pond in Queenstown Gardens, Queenstown, The Dio Girl, Diocesan school for Girls and Soldier at Rest in the SAS Memorial Garden, Papakura.