by nicola beattie
Elm wood
h: 114 w: 16 d: 15 (cms).
This wood sculpture is one of a series entitled ‘Blade’ inspired by various archaeological forms, from stone age axes and arrowheads to bronze age swords and spearheads. This sculpture was inspired by obsidian spear blades and the knapped texture of the stone. In 'BLADE' I have emulated that flint-knapping texture in elm to a degree where the surface is highly textured. Most of my work is about war and peace inspired by the wealth of castles and ruins near my home, therefore I use a lot of varying textures in my sculptures to emphasise the friction and turbulence of war and struggle described through the highs and lows of the surface. This sculpture is waxed.
£5000 (As exhibited.)
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by nicola beattie
Oak
h: 108 w: 27 d: 28 (cms).
This sculpture is part of a series entitled ‘Monolith’, where I am drawn to my local area of Pembrokeshire with its wealth of castles and ruins; steep steps, archways and rough surfaces of castle walls are all elements in this Welsh Oak sculpture. In 'ASCENT', the steps represent a long journey upwards to the opening at the top –into light from the darkness as a symbol of hope in times of war, and an escape at the end of a long uphill journey through turbulent times. The choppy surfaces illustrate the erosion of the castle walls, as well as describing battles and struggles through the surrounding texture, aggressively textured at the bottom which becomes lighter and smoother as it nears the light at the top.
£7500 (As exhibited.)
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