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Monthly Archives: May 2013
The Garden Sculpture of Bruno Torfs
The unique garden sculptures of Bruno Torfs are inspired by his travels to some of the world’s most remote regions. His creations reside in an open garden, blending in seamlessly with the forest for an almost magical feel. Four years … Continue reading
The Land Art of Richard Shilling
Richard Shilling is one of the better-known land artists in Britain. He creates sculptures from natural materials from around the site of where each sculpture is made. The works are intended to be gradually absorbed back into the landscape by … Continue reading
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Tagged Cairn, environment, Land Art, Land Art for Kids, Land Artist, nature, Richard Shilling, sculpture
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The Chalk Horses of England
There can be few more striking sights than the giant horses carved into the hillside of the English landscape. Probably the best known of these is the Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric hill figure that extends to over 100 metres … Continue reading
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Tagged chalk figure, Cherhill horse, England, Landscape, Osmington horse, Uffington horse, Westbury horse, White horse
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Designs in Wood
Robin Wood lives and works in East Lothian near Edinburgh, Scotland. He has always been interested in art and combines his natural talent with a background of working in conservation, woodland management and tree surgery. The main tool of his … Continue reading
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Tagged carving, chainsaw, chisels, Landscape, panda, Robin Wood, sculptor, Wood Sculpture
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The Carved Tree
Paul Sivell is a self-taught artist from the Isle of Wight who specialises in wood sculpture. He often works from condemned, dead or dying trees. He is particularly keen to work on gnarled or twisted trees and recycle them rather … Continue reading
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Tagged chainsaw, chisel, environmental, mythology, nature, Paul Sivell, recycle, sculptor, The Carved Tree, Wood Sculpture
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The Twisted Hedge
Michelle Cain is an artist living in west Wales who specialises in willow sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Her work has been displayed at festivals and events across the UK and she is currently working on creating a giant … Continue reading
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Tagged badger, Cilgerran, Michelle Cain, Twisted Hedge, willow, Willow sculpture
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The Willow Sculptures of Kim Creswell
Some of the most striking living sculptures are those of Somerset-based artist Kim Creswell. As well as being a fine sculptor, Kim also renovates beautiful traditional caravans but it is her willow sculptures that interest me the most. Willow sculptures … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, hedgerows, Kim Creswell, lifestyle, livestock, living sculpture, sculptor, sculpture, self sustainable, solar power, willow, Willow sculpture, yurt
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