Selected Work

Hi, I'm Julian P. Warren, a sculptor creating handmade steel works inspired by the natural world. I create permanent landmarks for public spaces and private collections, ranging from large-scale outdoor commissions to interior pieces that are built to last a lifetime.
Stag Beetles, Bristol Zoo
2002

Stag Beetles, Bristol Zoo

Hand-shaped steel stag beetle sculptures for Bristol Zoo. A matte black, weather-resistant installation celebrating Britain’s iconic beetle species.

James, The Iguana
2007

James, The Iguana

The iconic "James" iguana sculpture on Whiteladies Road. Originally a gift to Bar Humbug, it now remains as a lucky landmark at Pazzo, Bristol.

Millenium Bench
2002

Millenium Bench

The Millennium Bench - an unraveling railway track adorned with local wildlife - perfectly symbolizes the site's journey from an industrial thoroughfare to a protected sanctuary for nature.

Griffin Vulture
2006

Griffin Vulture

A life-sized European Griffon Vulture sculpture in steel. A private commission capturing the power and intricate plumage of this majestic raptor.

Polar Bear, Svalbard
2011

Polar Bear, Svalbard

A majestic stainless steel polar bear in Svalbard. A landmark sculpture symbolizing Arctic conservation and climate change awareness in Longyearbyen.

Long-nosed Armadillo
2013

Long-nosed Armadillo

A detailed steel sculpture of the Greater Long-Nosed Armadillo. This piece captures the prehistoric "armor" and unique anatomy of the species.

Baby Nile Crocodile
2010

Baby Nile Crocodile

A stainless steel sculpture of a Nile crocodile hatchling emerging from its egg.

Hawk & Dove, Bristol University
2015

Hawk & Dove, Bristol University

A stainless steel sculpture of a Northern Goshawk at Bristol University. Capturing the raw power and predatory grace of a Royal Fort guardian.

Pteranodon
2006

Pteranodon

A bespoke stainless steel Pteranodon sculpture. This life-sized piece captures the majestic crest and soaring wingspan of the prehistoric predator.

Thornback Ray
2003

Thornback Ray

A life-sized stainless steel Thornback Ray sculpture. This piece captures the sweeping fins and defensive spines of this iconic Atlantic species.

Maximus, The Iguana
2005

Maximus, The Iguana

A life-sized steel sculpture of a Green Iguana named Maximus. This detailed piece is a permanent outdoor installation for a private property in Oxfordshire.

Endurance, Hargreaves Lansdown
2008

Endurance, Hargreaves Lansdown

A large-scale conceptual sculpture at the Bristol Harbourside. "The Pod" explores evolution and mathematics through steel and copper forms.

Jack, The Monkey
2009

Jack, The Monkey

Meet Jack, a mischievous monkey sculpture perched on Whiteladies Road, Bristol - a small piece of public art with big character and Victorian roots.

Heisenberg
2015

Heisenberg

The iconic "Heisenberg" macaque sculpture on Whiteladies Road. A Sulawesi Macaque holding a Rubik's Cube outside Canynge Hall, Bristol.

Common Octopus
2016

Common Octopus

A detailed stainless steel sculpture of a Common Octopus. This piece captures the fluid motion and intelligent character of the iconic cephalopod.

Blue Marlin
2008

Blue Marlin

Stainless steel Blue Marlin sculpture leaping over a water feature. This life-sized piece captures the power and grace of the ocean's apex predator.

Human Skull
2009

Human Skull

A life-sized stainless steel human skull sculpture. A polished anatomical study exploring the boundary between medical science and evolution.

Pelican
2012

Pelican

A life-sized steel sculpture of a Brown Pelican. This private commission captures the unique plumage and iconic profile of the coastal master.

Komodo Guardian
2009

Komodo Guardian

A life-sized steel Komodo Dragon sculpture climbing the home of Nigel Marven. This detailed piece captures the predatory grace and intelligence of the species.

The Fence
1996

The Fence

"The Fence" is an ever-changing sculpture gallery on the boundary of the artist's home. A public display of stainless steel wildlife art in Bristol.

Atlantic Puffins
2016

Atlantic Puffins

Life-sized stainless steel sculptures of Atlantic Puffins. A detailed study of the "sea parrot," capturing their iconic bills and social character.

Sea Bass
2008

Sea Bass

A life-sized stainless steel sculpture of a Sea Bass. Capturing the predatory strike and shimmering scales of this iconic British coastal fish.

Molecule of Life
2013

Molecule of Life

Handcrafted steel candlesticks in the form of a DNA double helix. A unique biological tribute titled "The Molecule of Life."

The Pineapple
2016

The Pineapple

A life-sized stainless steel pineapple sculpture created as a private commission for a home entrance. A shimmering symbol of hospitality and welcome.

Elephant Fish
2008

Elephant Fish

A life-sized stainless steel sculpture of an Elephant Fish. This detailed piece captures the unique long-nosed profile of this remarkable African species.

Waitrose, Sanderstead
2006

Waitrose, Sanderstead

A large-scale public sculpture of barley stalks in stainless steel. Commissioned for Waitrose Sanderstead to celebrate British agricultural heritage.

Bull Skull
2015

Bull Skull

A life-sized stainless steel sculpture of a Highland Bull skull. Featuring polished bone textures and intricate lattice-work horns.

Magpies
2006

Magpies

A bespoke pair of stainless steel Magpie sculptures. This private commission features iridescent, heat-tinted feathers and a dynamic landing pose.

Eagle Owl
2010

Eagle Owl

A bespoke stainless steel European Eagle Owl sculpture with heat-tinted feathers. A powerful, life-sized garden installation for a private commission.

Mandrill Guardian
2012

Mandrill Guardian

A striking mandrill sculpture showcasing the vibrant colors of Africa's most colorful primate.

Waitrose, Chandler's Ford
2002

Waitrose, Chandler's Ford

Large-scale marine wildlife sculptures at Waitrose Chandler's Ford. Featuring a giant squid and spider crab integrated into the store's architecture.

Leatherback Turtle
2012

Leatherback Turtle

Stainless steel Leatherback Turtle sculpture. Life-sized, heat-tinted piece captures the unique ridged shell and powerful flippers of the ocean giant.

Owl and Rat, Royal Fort Gardens
2016

Owl and Rat, Royal Fort Gardens

A striking stainless steel sculpture of a Barn Owl clutching its caught prey. Commissioned for Bristol University's Royal Fort Gardens.

Masks
2010

Masks

A series of fragmented human face masks in stainless steel. These sectional sculptures explore medical imaging and the psychology of identity.

Helms Deep
2003

Helms Deep

A hand-crafted steel sculpture of Helm’s Deep from Lord of the Rings. Originally a gaming centerpiece, now a functional heat-tinted fireplace guard.

Meerkat
1996

Meerkat

A larger than life-sized, textured steel sculpture of a sitting meerkat. A foundational piece of wildlife art exploring alert posture and texture.

Arctic Hare
2016

Arctic Hare

A minimalist stainless steel sculpture of an Arctic Hare in mid-leap. An abstract exploration of speed and skeletal grace in the polar wilderness.

Wind and the Willows Memorial Bench
2025

Wind and the Willows Memorial Bench

A functional, bespoke stainless steel memorial bench commissioned by Sony Entertainment Bristol. Located at St Werburghs City Farm, featuring seating shaped like a lily pad and characters from The Wind in the Willows.

Manta Ray
2024

Manta Ray

A stainless steel sculpture of a Manta Ray. Features a smooth, burnished finish, anatomically accurate gill details, and a dynamic gliding posture.

Corset Lamp
2006

Corset Lamp

A handcrafted steel table lamp inspired by a corset. Features copper lacing, a heat-tinted exterior, and a warm, polished interior glow.

Dæmons, Oxford University
2019

Dæmons, Oxford University

A bespoke stainless steel sculpture by Julian Warren depicting the dæmons from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. Located behind Lyra and Will's bench at the Oxford Botanic Garden.

Titus, The Iguana
2017

Titus, The Iguana

"Titus," a life-sized steel sculpture of a Marine Iguana. Featuring a rugged, oxidized texture and narrative detailing, this piece captures the prehistoric spirit of the Galapagos.

Waitrose, Welwyn Garden City
2008

Waitrose, Welwyn Garden City

Bespoke stainless steel railing panels for Waitrose Welwyn Garden City. A botanical tribute to the historic "Cherry Tree" pub and music venue.

Waitrose, Oxford
2015

Waitrose, Oxford

Waitrose Botley Road featuring a stainless steel Barn Owl and Mice. The work honours the site's history as a medieval "tything."

Song Thrush
2012

Song Thrush

A collection of three life-sized stainless steel Song Thrush sculptures. Features intricate layered metalwork to mimic speckled plumage.

The Jabberwocky
2008

The Jabberwocky

A dark, skeletal re-interpretation of Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky. This surrealist stainless steel sculpture features elongated limbs and a textured, bone-like finish.

Waitrose, Isle of Wight
2010

Waitrose, Isle of Wight

25ft murals at Waitrose East Cowes, Isle of Wight. Celebrating the history of Saunders-Roe, the SR.N1 Hovercraft, and the Princess Flying Boat.

Buzzard, Bristol University
2018

Buzzard, Bristol University

Buzzard sculpture commissioned by Bristol University for Churchill Hall. A permanent public art installation in the Botanic Garden grounds.

Red Crowned Crane
2024

Red Crowned Crane

Stainless steel sculpture of a Japanese Red-Crowned Crane in mid-dance. Features contrasting polished wings and a textured, bead-welded body.

Beacon Rise Primary School
2016

Beacon Rise Primary School

A trio of bespoke stainless steel sculptures commissioned by Beacon Rise Primary School in Kingswood. Featuring a badger, a chicken and chick, and a fan-tailed dove to inspire students and celebrate Bristol's heritage.

Superb Bird of Paradise
2011

Superb Bird of Paradise

A stainless steel sculpture of the Superb Bird of Paradise in full courtship display. Features heat-tinted iridescence and layered steel plumage.

Cantocks Steps, Bristol University
2013

Cantocks Steps, Bristol University

I created playful sculptures on Cantocks Steps celebrating Paul Dirac, Peter Higgs, and local history, blending humor, homage, and art.

Great Blue Heron
2015

Great Blue Heron

A life-sized sculpture of a Great Blue Heron. Features heat-tinted iridescent wings and a statuesque, alert posture perfect for water features.

Christ Church Primary School
2015

Christ Church Primary School

Railing for Christchurch Primary School in Bristol. "Darwin's Fence" is a visual timeline of evolution, local history, and Brunel's legacy.

Hoopoe
2018

Hoopoe

A life-sized stainless steel sculpture of a Hoopoe bird. A private commission featuring the bird's iconic fanned crest and detailed, layered plumage.

Benches, Eastwood Farm Nature Reserve
2014

Benches, Eastwood Farm Nature Reserve

Custom stainless steel wildlife sculptures integrated into existing park benches at Eastwood Farm Nature Reserve. Features intricate miniature details across two benches, including a kingfisher, mouse, and wren.

Chicken
2015

Chicken

A life-sized stainless steel sculpture of a domestic hen. Features a highly textured, bead-welded body with smooth, layered metal wing feathers.

The Dandelions Gate
2009

The Dandelions Gate

A minimal, contemporary steel gate installation on Arley Hill, Bristol. Features abstract, sweeping dandelion forms that add a touch of organic softness to the streetscape.

Saw-whet Owl
2016

Saw-whet Owl

A life-sized stainless steel sculpture of a Northern Saw-Whet Owl. Features a unique bead-welded texture to mimic soft downy feathers.

Water Rail
2012

Water Rail

A life-sized stainless steel sculpture of a European Water Rail. Features the bird's signature large feet and a mix of layered and welded textures.

Noticeboard, St. Andrews Park
2012

Noticeboard, St. Andrews Park

A custom stainless steel community noticeboard created for St Andrews Park, Bristol. Features integrated wildlife sculptures including a blackbird and local flora.

Railings, Worral Road
2010

Railings, Worral Road

Custom stainless steel boundary railings in Clifton, Bristol. A maintenance-free, cost-effective alternative to wrought iron, featuring intricate hidden wildlife sculptures like snails, bees, and dragonflies.

Jackdaw
2012

Jackdaw

A highly detailed stainless steel sculpture of a Jackdaw. Featuring bead-welded textures and sleek layered flight feathers to capture the intelligent character of this garden bird.

Bishops Knoll Badgers, Woodland Trust
2020

Bishops Knoll Badgers, Woodland Trust

A bespoke stainless steel sculpture of an adult badger and cub. Commissioned by the Woodland Trust and installed natively on the forest floor at Bishops Knoll Wood, Bristol.

Kestrel
2012

Kestrel

A life-sized stainless steel sculpture of a hovering Kestrel. Features vibrant, heat-tinted plumage in blues, purples, and coppers.

Noticeboard, Sustainable Bishopston
2016

Noticeboard, Sustainable Bishopston

Stainless steel community noticeboard on Gloucester Road, Bristol. Featuring a lockable display, bespoke lettering, and wildlife sculptures.

Woodcock
2006

Woodcock

Life-sized sculpture of a Woodcock. Captures the elusive bird in mid-flight with intricate, layered metal plumage and a bespoke branch base.

Cheshire Cat, Oxford University
2019

Cheshire Cat, Oxford University

Alice in Wonderland's Cheshire Cat sculpture. Commissioned by Oxford University, this piece resides permanently in the trees of the Botanic Garden.

Puff, The Dragon
2016

Puff, The Dragon

Miniature stainless steel dragon sculpture. Features a bead-welded reptilian body, smooth geometric wings, and a classic spade-tipped tail.

The Library, Kings Forest Primary School
2008

The Library, Kings Forest Primary School

A sprawling architectural sculpture installed in the library of King's Forest Primary School. Features burnished steel panels, inspirational quotes, and 3D wildlife sculptures.

Narwhal
2006

Narwhal

A sleek, burnished stainless steel sculpture of a Narwhal, featuring a detailed spiral tusk. Commissioned by renowned polar wildlife cameraman Doug Allan OBE.

Goldney Hall, Bristol University
2012

Goldney Hall, Bristol University

Hand-crafted stainless steel grills for the Grade I listed Goldney Grotto at Bristol University. Features spiderweb and exoskeleton designs to protect historic light shafts.

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