Rob Johnsey graduated from Falmouth University in 2013 with a degree in Fine Art and was shortlisted for the Broomhill National Sculpture Prize in 2010. In 2015 he was appointed the first Artist in Residence at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth. He is a sculptor, boatbuilder and long-time volunteer at the Museum. An exhibition of his work entitled 'Skeleton : New Sculpture from Old Boats' opened in November 2016.