Inspired by the geology of the North Wales coastline, the unusual colours within this piece echo the tones of a rockface bleached by the elements over time - the coastal story continued through the coral like structure of the piece. 

The clay is hand built and gouged before being glazed multiple times. Between glazing's titanium oxide is brushed onto the surface to give the soft yellow and greys of this beautiful and unusual piece.

The intense greens within the surface texture amplify the multiple carvings of this unusual sculpture -one of a series of waved forms within this collection. 

  Inspired by the coastal rock formations near her home in North Wales, the piece bears the hallmarks of a Wendy Lawrence sculpture where the surface treatment becomes part of the form itself. 

The blisters and bubbles within the clay create a barnacled effect while the two tone colouring complements the simplicity of form. 

The gnarled effect and deceptive simplicity of this free standing piece captures the essence of the ancient forest, the wave form connecting us with something raw and fundamental.                                    

The blistered surface is coloured with copper oxide to exaggerate the carving and gouging, creating a piece that is at once contemporary and ancient.

The second in a series of ‘waved’ sculptures, this piece is                                                   evocative of the rock formations and geological phenomenon found on the North Wales coast.

The signature blisters and bubbles are created during firing by the addition of silicon carbide to the glaze, enhancing the natural look and texture of the sculpture. 

The works are high fired and are suitable for any interior or exterior spaces.

Single jacquard weaving and hand-embroidery. (Original Artwork)

The original jacquard woven tapestry is a double cloth. The weaving has cotton yarns in the warp and weft.

Care Instructions 

All Artwork is best preserved if care is taken to ensure they are correctly stored and displayed.

Storage

When tapestries are not hanging it is best to roll the tapestry with a core support. Use acid free paper and protect by covering with an inert material such as polyethylene Tyvek®.

If creases do appear in the textile during storage, then the tapestry can be carefully ironed on the reverse side using a low heat and a protective material between the iron and the textile surface.

Hanging

Avoid hanging the artwork in direct sunlight.

Cleaning

The safest way to clean the tapestry is by vacuuming. Use the hoover nozzle and hold the nozzle 5 - 10cm above the textile to reduce the suction pressure. To prevent scuffing or pulling loose threads, cover the nozzle itself with muslin, fine net or stocking, which can be held on with an elastic band.

If the tapestry requires further cleaning, then wet cleaning or solvent cleaning should be undertaken by a professional.

For further advice and services visit The Textile Conservancy.

http://www.textile-conservation.co.uk/ or email: info@textile-conservation.co.uk

Tapestry double cloth. Cotton. (Original Artwork). 

The original jacquard woven tapestry is a double cloth. The weaving has cotton yarns in the warp and weft.

Care Instructions 

All Artwork is best preserved if care is taken to ensure they are correctly stored and displayed.

Storage

When tapestries are not hanging it is best to roll the tapestry with a core support. Use acid free paper and protect by covering with an inert material such as polyethylene Tyvek®.

If creases do appear in the textile during storage, then the tapestry can be carefully ironed on the reverse side using a low heat and a protective material between the iron and the textile surface.

Hanging

Avoid hanging the artwork in direct sunlight.

Cleaning

The safest way to clean the tapestry is by vacuuming. Use the hoover nozzle and hold the nozzle 5 - 10cm above the textile to reduce the suction pressure. To prevent scuffing or pulling loose threads, cover the nozzle itself with muslin, fine net or stocking, which can be held on with an elastic band.

If the tapestry requires further cleaning, then wet cleaning or solvent cleaning should be undertaken by a professional.

For further advice and services visit The Textile Conservancy.

http://www.textile-conservation.co.uk/ or email: info@textile-conservation.co.uk

One of a series of sculptural works pairing antique flashed glass with weathered oak stumps retrieved from a Welsh hillside.  The fern, the birch and the bo all have strong spiritual meanings, and these pieces celebrate life and its vibrancy and the cyclicality of nature.  The glass is mouth-blown in France and Germany and has been acid-etched many times, in order to create the patterns and textures.  The glass has also been gilded, using silver and copper leaf applied by hand.  The oak is as found on the hillside but cleaned back.

Tapestry double cloth. Cotton. (Original Artwork)

The original jacquard woven tapestry is a double cloth. The weaving has cotton yarns in the warp and weft.

Care Instructions 

All Artwork is best preserved if care is taken to ensure they are correctly stored and displayed.

Storage

When tapestries are not hanging it is best to roll the tapestry with a core support. Use acid free paper and protect by covering with an inert material such as polyethylene Tyvek®.

If creases do appear in the textile during storage, then the tapestry can be carefully ironed on the reverse side using a low heat and a protective material between the iron and the textile surface.

Hanging

Avoid hanging the artwork in direct sunlight.

Cleaning

The safest way to clean the tapestry is by vacuuming. Use the hoover nozzle and hold the nozzle 5 - 10cm above the textile to reduce the suction pressure. To prevent scuffing or pulling loose threads, cover the nozzle itself with muslin, fine net or stocking, which can be held on with an elastic band.

If the tapestry requires further cleaning, then wet cleaning or solvent cleaning should be undertaken by a professional.

For further advice and services visit The Textile Conservancy.

http://www.textile-conservation.co.uk/ or email: info@textile-conservation.co.uk