International figurative, bronze Oxfordshire-based sculptor, Dawn Conn merges memory, wonder and joy. With a deep appreciation for figurative sculpture, Dawn's work is driven by storytelling and the exploration of personality and character. 

Dawn's sculptures are brought to life through the expression of the human figure, celebrating its natural curves, facial expressions, stances, and movements. She embraces imperfections, recognising that they add depth and uniqueness to her artwork. Dawn creates a sense of authenticity and charm with her sculptures capturing moments, and conveying the essence of human experience and emotion.  

Dawn undertook nearly a decade-long journey of academic art education (including art and design studies at Central St Martins in London).  She combined that with an organic and tactile approach to create her own unique artistic style, fusing techniques, mediums and inspirations. Her mastery lies in her ability to seamlessly merge different materials and techniques, resulting in bronze sculptures that encapsulate the soul of the original piece. Her work serves as a catalyst for contemplation and connection, creating an emotional bond between the art and its audience. Dawn takes inspiration from the quiet and secluded places where she spent much time from her childhood in New Zealand, with beaches, rivers, ponds, meadows and woodlands. To transform her mixed-media sculptures into enduring bronze sculptures, Dawn employs the ancient 'Cire Perdue' or 'Lost wax' method. 

Dawn’s barn studio is based next to the Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire where she enjoys countryside views and bird song, another great source of inspiration. Her sculptures can now be found in private and public collections in the USA, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Ireland and the UK, (including a permanent display at the RHS Wisley gardens, Surrey, UK).