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Michael Bolus
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Michael Bolus, born in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1934, embarked on a journey that would establish him as a significant figure within the landscape of British Constructivist sculpture. His initial artistic explorations centered around traditional modeling and stone carving—a grounding experience that laid the foundation for his later embrace of industrial materials. However, it was his move to Engla
nd in 1957, and subsequent studies at St Martin’s School of Art from 1958 to 1962, that truly ignited his artistic evolution. Studying under the influential Anthony Caro proved pivotal, shaping Bolus's aesthetic sensibilities and introducing him to a new generation of sculptors challenging conventional forms. This period marked a decisive shift away from representational art towards abstraction, driven by a desire to explore fundamenta…