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Visual ArtsYou are in: Kent > Entertainment > Visual Arts > Sculpting the stars Sculpting the starsGuy Portelli creates sculptures of celebrities at his studio in Tonbridge. His recent work includes a tribute to Michael Jackson. ![]() Mod Rock: The Who and Imagine/John Lennon South African born, Guy Portelli, studied at Medway College of Art, and before he set up his studio in Tonbridge, he was a sculptor in the BBC Special Effects department. ![]() Michael Jackson by Guy Portelli He has exhibited his abstract sculptures in Manchester, Guernsey and London, and also appeared on the BBC's Dragon's Den programme. He has had works commissioned for various sculpture parks across the country. BBC South East's Sara Smith reported on Guy's venture into the Dragon's Den: His Pop Icon works include representations of Frank Sinatra, Grace Jones, John Lennon and Amy Winehouse. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites last updated: 02/07/2009 at 13:43 SEE ALSOYou are in: Kent > Entertainment > Visual Arts > Sculpting the stars External Links
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