Biography

Originally born Julian Haigh in Newport South Wales, Julian changed his surname when he married in 2003.

Between 1987 and 1991 Julian studied at Duncan of Jordanstone Art College in Dundee where he graduated with a Bachelor of Art in Ceramic Design with honours.

In 1993 with the help of the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust, Shepley-Shepley trust and Clydesdale Bank he established his own business working as ceramic sculptor, his work based heavily on his love of wild animals, fantasy, science fiction and mythology.

Julian worked part time as a children’s and adult ceramic teacher at Dudhope Art Centre in Dundee for 5 years. He also undertook numerous workshops around the Dundee area giving children from 5-18yrs a chance to experience and work with clay.

At the time Julian was based in Dundee’s WASP studios, which provides excellent studio space for artists in several locations around Scotland. From that base Julian attended numerous craft and trade fairs around the UK exhibiting and demonstrating his work. Through these he established many links with galleries and long term business clients creating masters and limited editions.

In 1997 Julian fulfilled a long-term ambition to travel to America when he became artist in residence for a year at Worcester Centre for Craft in Worcester, Massachusetts. The residency gave him the opportunity to further explore his own work while enjoying the hospitality of another country. During his stay Julian participated in several projects to work with schools, students, children and adults using the craft centres facilities.

Shortly after returning to Scotland Julian was offered the opportunity to work using 3D graphics with a computer games company based in Dundee. Combined with a new family life Julian’s ceramics were limited to very occasional commissioned work.

By June 2006 Julian once again found himself in a position to resume self-employment as a sculptor. Since this point he has worked on numerous freelance contracts for companies and supplied a growing number of galleries. In August 2008 Julian established a Gallery workshop in his hometown of Perth, Scotland where he now lives.