Sapien is the alias and studio of artist and sculptor Steve Anwar, a maker of solid steel sculptures inspired by ethereal weightlessness.
Born and raised in Sheffield’s Brutalist Kelvin Flats, he is interested in exposing boundary lines between opposing elements: mind and matter, nature and machinery, steel and spirit. After discovering meditation as an aid to recovery in his own severely debilitating illness, Anwar is also an experienced meditation teacher with 17 years of dedicated practice.
Sapien has been in residency with SWS UK based in Lancaster. Established in 1985, SWS UK is a Lancaster-based manufacturer of garage doors, roller shutters, and retractable gates. Employing a dedicated in-house research and development team, SWS UK has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s leading manufacturers.
During the residency at SWS, Sapien will unearth interesting connections and hidden histories from local heritage, to develop various mindful objects made from materials and techniques used at the factory, harnessing the power of storytelling through public art.
Sorry, this event has passed
Recently Viewed
Tribute Act
**Please note that this event has been delayed until Saturday 1st August 2020**
Roy Orbison,…
FREE Event
Join us on the first weekend of March where we will have our rough-luxe bar open, street food, live…
Christmas/Festive
Join Beverley Mellor and Lucy Mellor of Mellor & Rose on this seasonal Christmas Bauble Calligraphy…
Comedy
Most blurbs are written in the 3rd person so they'll be like 'Gary is this, Gary is that, you can…
Food & Drink Event
Friday 30th August from 5pm
£35 per person
Sangria Reception followed by a sharing nibbles…
Family
An outdoor event for all the family
Hoghton Tower and Panto-Crime are proud to present a new,…