Marie Ackers

About Born in France, Marie`s work is inspired and influenced by the work of the 19th century "French Animaliers", such as Jules Pierre Mene and Antoine Louis Barye. Marie`s work is not about scientific measurements but it is about capturing the spirit and the essence of the subject. It is about capturing life. Marie works on private commissions but also continues developing a portfolio of limited, numbered and signed edition in bronze with few work also available (in a very limited number) in cold cast bronze.

Exhibition History selected exhibitions: Society of woman artists, Mall galleries - 2009 Society of equestrian artists - 2009- Newmarket exhibition November 2009 - France Gallop - Hippodrome d'Auteuil - Village d'art November 2009 - Galerie de Tourgeville Biennale de sculpture animaliere de Rambouillet, France, selected - Sept 2008 Salon National des Artistes Animaliers, Bry sur Marne, France, selected -Nov 2008 Society of Women artists, Mall Galleries, London 2006/2008 Celebrity Polo Day, MDIRF charity event, Cowndray Polo Club 2007/2008 Hartpury college - Festival of dressage 2008 Burghley Horse Trial - Lifestyle pavillion 2007/2008

Biography / CV Biography and CV Born in France, Marie’s work is inspired and influenced by the work of the 19th century “French Animaliers”, such as Jules Pierre Mene and Antoine Louis Barye. An accomplish rider herself, Marie is a show-jumper, member of the BSJA and very often competing around the south of England. Marie’s horse is a thoroughbred himself, brought back from France. Marie’s work is not about scientific measurements but it is about capturing the spirit and the essence of the horse. Marie loves the graceful and powerful lines of the thoroughbred horse, they are built for speed and spirited and are just begging to be translated in sculpture. Selected Exhibitions: 2006: Society of Equestrian artist, Mall Galleries, London Society of Women Artist, Mall galleries, London 2007: Polo Cartier international Celebrity polo day – Mark Davies Injured rider Charity Burghley Horse Trials Selected Commissions: 1/3 life size National hunt – Mrs V Cotseo Life size head portrait Kiki - Burmese montain dog – Mr Grieve (Director of Corporate Affairs ) – Richemont Geneva. Life size bust of Alan Gartner (Managing Director) – AGP Associates

Artist Statement Capturing the spirit and the essence of the subject. Marie Specialize in Dogs and horses sculptures but also accept commissions, including people.

Public Works None

Qualifications / Education Self-taught

Publications / Media / Bibliography Berkshire life 2006 PQ international 2007 Arabian magazine 2007 Polo times 2008 L'art animalier - tome 2 - French book on animal artists

Teaching Experience Currently running sculpture workshops

Influences / Inspiration french animaliers

Price Range of Work From £125 to £8500.

Artparks exhibitions 2010 ArtParkS Sculpture Park Exhibition 2009 ArtParkS Sculpture Park Exhibition

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Listing of artist's works of art Boxer Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:83 x 110 x 50 cm Medium: Bronze Resin ( bronze on order) Edition: 3/6 Price: £3667 Sculpture for Sale boxer head study II Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:12 cm Medium: bronze Edition: Price: £995 Sculpture for Sale Bulldog head study Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:14 cm Medium: bronze resin Edition: 1/50 Price: £384 Sculpture for Sale fighting stallions Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:15 x 20 x 15 cm Medium: bronze resin Edition: Price: £700 Sculpture for Sale Galloping horses - solid bronze Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:25 x 40 x 20 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 3/10 Price: £4334 Sculpture for Sale Hare study I Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:17 cm Medium: solid bronze Edition: 12 Price: £1434 Sculpture for Sale Kohulan Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:35 x 25 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 2/8 Price: £3700 Sculpture for Sale life size boxer head study Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:35 x 35 x 35 cm Medium: bronze resin ( bronze on order) Edition: 1/6 Price: £1150 Sculpture for Sale Lilly Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:40 x 40 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 1/8 Price: £4667 Sculpture for Sale Little Hare Study III Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:19 x 10 x 10 cm Medium: stoneware fired clay Edition: 1/1 Price: £140 Sculpture for Sale lying hare 1 Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:10 x 18 x 10 cm Medium: stoneware fired clay Edition: 1/1 Price: £125 Sculpture for Sale meerkat study I Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:12 x 3 x 3 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 1/12 Price: £734 Sculpture for Sale Pretty Boy Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:25 x 20 x 10 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 1/8 Price: £1917 Sculpture for Sale Prince of the desert Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:25 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 10 Price: £2250 Sculpture for Sale proud Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:20 x 25 cm Medium: bronze or resin Edition: 1/10 Price: £834 Sculpture for Sale Pug head Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:15 cm Medium: bronze or resin Edition: 200 Price: £325 Sculpture for Sale Pug study I Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:18 x 18 x 9 cm Medium: bronze or resin Edition: 200 Price: £325 Sculpture for Sale Ronald I - Little foal Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:22 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 8 Price: £2084 Sculpture for Sale Ronald II - little foal Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:23 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 8 Price: £2084 Sculpture for Sale running cheetah Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:20 x 20 x 8 cm Medium: Bronze Edition: 1/8 Price: £1550 Sculpture for Sale sitting pugs Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:13 x 15 x 5 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 12 Price: £1500 Sculpture for Sale Spirit Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:1.20 x 1.20 m Medium: resin ( also available in bronze) Edition: 25 and 6 Price: £3167 Sculpture for Sale storm Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:25 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 2/10 Price: £2150 Sculpture for Sale The finishing line - Horse racing Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:40 x 45 x 30 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 8 Price: £8250 Sculpture for Sale The line of the Ball - Polo Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:28 x 35 cm Medium: bronze Edition: 8 Price: £3500 Sculpture for Sale Thoroughbred Head Study Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:1/2 life size Medium: Bronze Edition: 1/6 Price: £8500 Sculpture for Sale Trojan head number 1 Sculptor: Marie Ackers Size:35 x 17 x 10 cm Medium: stoneware fired clay Edition: 1/1 Price: £310 Sold or out of Edition