Bronze available to order with limited edition of 5
Today was the Day it all came together, it’s years of struggle and effort depicted on the landscape of the body. This is a man who needed his body to carry him, so as his body begins to relax so does he with an expression of joy and relief that no one was meant to see.
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Shell #1 is a hand carved laminated ply sculpture which was awarded the “Open Exhibition Prize” by the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh last year. To celebrate its success, a limited edition of 25 cold cast bronze pieces have been cast. As part of the limited edition, this piece has been signed and individually numbered by the artist and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
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Mark Bowman: “I’m fascinated by the effects of erosion and this piece is part of a body of work which investigates and develops the subject. For me, in that it is a subtractive process, the act of carving is very similar to erosion.
The inspiration for this particular piece came from a visit to Bamburgh and Holy Island on the north east coast of Northumberland where strong coastal winds, laden with rain, salt and sand, have caused heavy erosion of the sandstone buildings over many centuries.
Carved from local Northumbrian sandstone, “Erosion #3” attempts to capture the striking effects of nature’s work.”
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This piece is part of a body of work which experiments with the idea of taking an organic form and stretching and developing its shape to morph into something else.
Forms which feel like they could be a natural extension of one another, vertebrae growing leaf or fungi for example or twisted ivy trunks growing human limbs, all “grow” as the stone is carved and smoothed.
In this piece, a spinal form has been “pulled” to incorporate geometric curves suggestive of ribs. The striking grain running through the local Northumbrian sandstone, adds an additional organic dimension and softens the sharp geometric lines.
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125cm x 85cm Hand created – Recycled second-hand cutlery, recycled 316 sheet off-cuts and 304 stainless bar
Ed Hill:
“For the last 7 years birds have been my primary focus of study. I only like to sculpt wild animals, because there is something to be discovered about them and share with others. Birds are the only wild animal I encounter on a daily basis. As someone who spent hours making ‘stop-frame’ animation videos growing up, movement fascinates me. When sculpting I have a hunger to understand how they move. For example, the legs are particularly interesting to me, because if done correctly they bring life and agency. If not, it can look awkward or dead. That is why I study countless photos and videos to make sure I’m understanding them right. Images of skeletons can be particularly useful to this end.
Another reason I love birds so much is because they occupy another realm to our own. They do things other worldly to us. Their behaviour is so dynamic and entertaining to watch, as they fly, perch on vertical surfaces and balance on the thinnest of stems. They offer endless possibilities.
I am currently working my way through a series of iconic birds, ones that are instantly recognisable to us that we can all know and love. One I have chosen to focus on this year is the long-tailed tit. Like a ‘caricature artist’ I really want to identify the main features. As I don’t work in colour the shape is really important to me and there are lots of fun details I can capture in the long-tailed tit. Being a sociable bird, I have begun to explore different ways I can group them. That is why I have created the ‘roosting’ scene.”
“These sculptures are made from ‘recycled stainless steel’ that adds another layer of curiosity to enjoy. “I prefer stainless because it’s lovely and shiny. It is very eye-catching and radiates light on a dark dull day, or it can bring light to a dark or otherwise uninteresting part of a garden.”
The cutlery is collected from local charity shops and each piece is handmade in Edward’s workshop in Devon. “I like sculpting because it brings joy to life, I can just look for ages at a well-made sculpture. I am both awed by the beauty of the animals form that is depicted or I am held by the way the materials have been cleverly articulated. It brings people together over something we can all appreciate.”
Have a look below at a smaller piece by Ed, showing three Long-tailed Tits as a solo piece.
“Three’s a Crowd”
£660
43cm x 48cm
Recycled second-hand cutlery, recycled 316 sheet off-cuts and 304 stainless bar
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Bronze with a stone patina 41 x 36 x 13cm Edition of 9
Taking inspiration from a thoroughbred horse that I ride; the title of this piece reflects his “look at me”; demeanour. I hope to have captured his soulful and thought-provoking gaze. The grey dappled patina is achieved by brushing on various salts and oxides onto the bronze surface under heat.
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This bronze sculpture was inspired by a lovely thoroughbred mare whose fine skin reveals her beautiful anatomy and musculature. In this pose she is gracefully stretching forward eluding her grace and athleticism. In the words of John Galsworthy “I am still under the impression that there is nothing alive quite so beautiful as a thoroughbred horse”
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The “In flight” stage happens once a horse has left the ground whilst jumping and this total freedom inspired me to make this sculpture. “All four feet off the ground” horses jump with such power and grace and this is what I have tried to capture.
Made in bronze with a Verdigris patina this sculpture looks as good displayed indoors or as an outdoor sculpture.
Bronze H: 37cm, W: 50cm, D: 10cm Edition of 9
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If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: taddhartland07@gmail.com or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918
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This wonderful wood has been traditionally used to make boats as it has an amazing ability to withstand water. As with many trees in Britain, it is at risk from our human activity, encroaching on greenbelts, tree clearing for building, our impact on the enviroment gives these incredible trees a fragile strength.
I work with reclaimed and storm fallen timber using an ancient Japanese technique called ‘Yakisugi’. This method preserves the wood – Yaki means to heat with fire, and sugi is cypress. By slightly charring the surface of the wood without combusting the whole piece, the wood becomes waterproof through the carbonisation and is thus more durable. It also protects against insects, as well as making the wood fire retardant. All my work aims to be as sustainable as possible and I will only use natural materials.
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