Metal and Mosaics
Metal Sculpture and Mosaics
Events
26th May to 12 June 2012. Open Studio event at the Old Malt House every day from 12noon to 5pm. Also exhibiting at Rollington Barn on the Studland Road near Corfe Castle from 10am to 5pm daily and with the Lulworth Arts Group at Finleys in Lulworth Cove daily 10am to 5pm during the Festival fortnight. Visit the PAW website for more information on the wide variety of venues, fringe, literary and music events which make up this vibrant local event - www.purbeckartweeks.co.uk
Poole Summer Sculpture Exhibition
Sculpture in the Garden from Friday 13th to Monday 16th July inclusive between 9 - 6pm daily. An exhibition in aid of the Lewis-Manning Hospice at 5 Dean Swift Crescent (off Lilliput Road), Poole BH14 8LS (map). More information available from Barbara Woods 01202 709 483
About
Metal work and mosaics are a passion! They allow me to reflect my love of nature and creativity in a way that is both inspiring and satisfying.
My sculptures are crafted mainly from mild steel and are suitable for both indoors and for the garden. The range and styles of the mosaics are varied, and include mirrors, tiles, pictures and external plaques made from a variety of glazed, glass and unglazed tesserae, as well as household tiles, glass, stones and many other natural mediums.
My work focuses primarily on nature's forms and colours, the main influences being the dynamic organic shapes to be found all around. Designs are taken from all kinds of living and organic things, and pieces are created that hopefully enliven and encourage reflection and inspiration.
The beauty of welding with mild steel is the flexibility of the medium to adapt to new shapes, as well as the patination and fantastic range of colours that result from the heating process. These colours can be frozen in time by applying a coating of clear powder-coating or acrylic spray, giving a matt or shiny finish to a piece. Or, if the metal is left untreated, it will to react to the vagaries of the elements, and will mellow [- it rusts!] and take on an ever changing quality. The character of the piece will develop and evolve, enabling it to blend into its environment, be it in the garden or inside the house.
I am pleased to accept small commissions for either metal or mosaic work. Pieces vary in price depending on scale and complexity, but I am happy to discuss your ideas and requirements.
Contact
If you have any queries or comments please contact me via the details below:
The Old Malt House, 51 School Lane, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5SA (map)(+44) 01929 400322
(+44) 07855 264 127
