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Thomas Duncan
Thomas Duncan: A Sculptor of Memory and the Found Born in Shotts, a small mining village nestled between Glasgow and Edinburgh in 1939, Thomas Duncan’s artistic journey began not within formal academies but amidst the detritus of urban life. His early childhood, spent in this industrial landscape, instilled a deep appreciation for discarded objects – remnants of industry, forgotten toys, and the cast-offs that whispered stories of live
s lived and time passing. This fascination with the overlooked would become the cornerstone of his distinctive sculptural practice, transforming the mundane into evocative narratives. Duncan’s formal artistic education began in New York City in 1964, where he attended both the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design. These institutions provided a foundation in traditional techniques, but it was his subsequent work for t…