Dibble Studio is a collaborative endeavour, comprising a small team creating sculptures in the studio of the late Paul Dibble and his wife Fran. The concept of Dibble Studio originated in Paul’s lifetime, with a small series of works released in 2013 – these can be viewed under “History” in the “Works” section of the website. After the artist’s death in 2023, Dibble Studio became the vehicle through which to realise new sculptural works.
Relaunched in 2025, the sculptures now being made by Dibble Studio include small studies based on existing Paul Dibble sculptures, larger scale versions of models made in the artist’s lifetime, and works created from drawings not previously realised in sculptural form. The works released by Dibble Studio will increasingly encompass new directions and ideas – usually referencing past works and processes to some degree, but with new interpretations, techniques and concepts.
Dibble Studio operates with the copyright protection and permission of the estate of Paul Dibble.
Team
Dibble Studio have a small team that work across a wide range of activities which often overlap, intermix and are collectively handled, so specialisation is rare.
Fran Dibble - wife of Paul Dibble and founder of the studio, beginning in 1987, with the particular the duties of mould making, administration, waxwork and welding.
Graeme Brown - previous experience as a photojournalist positions Graeme to take on all photography and video work for the studio, he is also in charge of smelting, pouring, sand mould expertise and floor manager.
John Pike - with a background in furniture design and production, he undertakes all wooden pattern making and takes on all the more accurate jobs of metalwork fettling and finishing.
Hayden Doughty - responsible for design work where he takes the lead position as art director. Hayden has a long-standing relationship with the studio having produced all three Paul Dibble books as well as numerous catalogues. He set up the Paul Dibble and Dibble Studio websites.
Hannah Brown - a newbie to the team Hannah is our media person, helping with both websites. She is the contact person and manages the social media.
We also have a range of consultants and technical expertise that give us help as it is needed.
