The latest work by international sculptor Hamish Horsley has found a new home at the Thames Council building this week.

To see Hamish's work ‘Earth Rising' just pop down to the council building on Mackay St and look to the right just as you walk through the sliding doors.

English sculptor Hamish Horsley with ‘Earth Rising' at Thames-Coromandel District Council. Photo: Supplied

One of his most iconic works ‘The Tibetan Peace Garden' is placed beside the Imperial War Museum in central London and was opened by the Dalai Lama in 1999.

Hamish's work is found throughout the UK, Northern Europe, the Middle East, India, Vietnam and Thailand where he teaches art and creative practice at Walailak University.

After hearing of the Thames Festival of Arts, Hamish says he felt the need to contribute in some small way.

'It's a dynamic thing to do for a town like Thames, to promote the town and the arts.”

Originally from Whanganui Hamish spent about 30 years living and working as a professional artist in London.

He moved to the Coromandel to care for his aged parents last year and shipped his entire London home and sculptor's studio.

Hamish's parents have since died but he plans to make the Coromandel his base.

'The Thames Estuary is magical. The view across to the Hunua Ranges is as good as any with the changes in light and colour.”

Hamish Horsley's ‘Eart Rising'. Photo: Supplied

The Thames Festival of Arts begins on Friday, November 21, and runs until Sunday, December 7. To learn more about the festival visit www.thamessocietyofarts.org.nz

For more of Hamish Horley works visit www.hamishhorsley.com