NEW WORK

I am back in the studio working on a new series of sculptures.
Having spent the last 3 months nearly working on the large installation for the Siren calling festival.

It's good to get back to the studio and consider new thoughts and ideas. All with a common thread of the 'time & tide series'.

Collected some new material to ponder...

SIREN INVITE to LAUNCH

LOOKOUT - ALDEBURGH EXHIBITION

I have an exhibition at the LOOKOUT in Aldeburgh at the weekend. I will be there on Saturday from 11.00 - 4.00. Showing some new sculptures as part of Caroline Wisemans Summer show.

                           
                            Watcher. River wood and plaster 2019.

SIREN CALLING

Very pleased to be part of SIREN CALLING. I am creating an installation that will be on unveiled at the press launch on Aldeburgh beach on the 6th August.
Check out www.sirencalling.org for more.

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH

Amedeo Castellani came to the studio last week to take a portrait photograph. Great to see 'old' 5x4 negative film being used. He is a master of the craft.

STUDIO

The outside of the studio is getting consumed by finds too.

I need to build an extension on the side to create some more room. Will give it a clear roof and windows on the north side. A project for the end of summer when I have a bit of time.

MOORE BONES...

Here is a recent find on the beach at high tide in Aldeburgh. A well worn piece of bone.

It is easy to see how Henry Moore was so inspired by such finds on Norfolks beaches.

I remember seeing a pile of his finds in the maquette studio at Perry Green last year. The natural world has so much inspiration of course, and always seems to provide the answers to form.

WHAT ARE THESE?

Not sure what theses are. Found them on the beach today at Aldeburgh.
Are they ray skulls, or other type of fish.
They are lovely forms, strange to find 3 in a short space along the tide line.
I did see a few dogfish washed up too which was sad to see.




Longest one is 6 inches.

IN CONVERSATION

Had a very interesting 'in conversation' event at Gallery East yesterday with fellow artist Jane Human. It was a full house. Always good to give context and process to work and people engaged fully, with lots of questions and comment which was great.

STUDIO DETAILS

Here are some elements in the studio. Collected over time. The bottom piece is an elbow from an old fishing boat in Aldeburgh. A nice find over the Easter period.

DRYING

Here is an area of drying wood that I have collected over quite a period of time. It can take a few months to dry the larger pieces. When they are nearly dry, I select some pieces and bring them into the studio for consideration. Not all pieces make the grade, but most seem to have their place.