Mixed Media on board 2021
2000 x 2000 mm
Nickel Silver, Gun-metal, White Bronze and Brass Metal veneer on canvas, surface etch H200 x W120 cm
Mixed media on canvas 2021
1200mm
Gold leaf, gesso, canvas and board with surface patina.
Gilded impasto upon floating canvas disc with surface patina.
Drawing inspiration from historic objects, capturing the essence of time in materials. Colour change and surface texture, the story of the objects passage through different hands and time.
Upon the central disc of gilded leather surface patination has been created through the application of different chemical solutions. Ferrous oxide is brushed upon the surface of the schlag gold, placed blotters of encircled scrambled motifs are saturated developing elements of imagery in primitive sepia tones.
Finally an aqueous solution of copper sulphate is poured upon the surface, copper crystals begin to grow in an invigorating intensity of powdery effects, like a fresco blue sky appearing.
To disrupt the perception of this familiar material, through transforming its character.
Marine quality leather is embroidered with a pattern of autumn hedgerow vegetation, a knife is then used to cut the piece into straps for weaving, slashing the perfect embroidery bringing spontaneity, texture and deconstruction to the disassembled motifs. The leather straps are woven by hand in a tapestry method, reconstructed as the woven leather ground, upon which our leather disc floats.
Vegetable tanned leather and cold cast metal, taking inspiration from the rich heritage of Norse craftsmen and women, we created this interlocking knot intarsia pattern. Combining saddle leather with bronze and silver nickel metal, polished, patinated and waxed.
Height 200 cm width
Interlocking knot intarsia pattern, combining saddle leather with bronze and silver nickel metal, polished, patinated and waxed.
H 2000 mm W 670 mm
Inspired by the wood block engravings of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, depictions of serene, captivating mountain scenes. The use of perspective and volumising shading to establish a surreal landscape of monumental proportions. Hand painted colour transition leather with moulded surface effect.
Hand painted colour transition leather wall panel with moulded surface effect of receding cloud formation.
H 2000 mm W 670 mm
Leather wall surface moulded in colour graduated leather hide. Inspired by the wood block engravings of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, depictions of serene, captivating mountain scenes. The use of perspective and volumising shading to establish a surreal landscape of monumental proportions.
A landscape laid bare, these serene wall panels are created from bovine leather with a buffed natural grain, waxy feel and semi matt appearance. Hand moulded using a wet process in large box terrain moulds, back filed with rubber for softness and surface relief. Inspired by geographic mapping, a free form shape was created and morphing tools applied to create a large-scale pattern or topographic map with a quantitative representation of surface relief. The undulating surface of topographic contours are back filled with silicone rubber to preserve the moulded forms and bring an additional sensory experience to the piece
Dimensions H 200 cm W 268 cm
'Hedgerow' hand moulded gilded leather with flowers, foliage, thistles and blooms, gathered from a British autumn hedgerow, are the inspiration for this unique intarsia pattern. Finished with surface patination to create depth, removing surface to reveal the hand dyed leather base.
The skill of the leather artisan, blended with the latest digital design technology, give rise to these intricate and interlaced motifs, creating a dramatic contrast between the fragility of the motif and the luxury of the leather. Please contact the studio for information.
Hand moulded leather wall panels are the essence of the hand made. These decorative pieces are inspired by history, extracting an essence of the great country houses of Britain. Using artisanal hand finishing techniques that include hand gilding, colour patination and distressing, they are then finished to a soft sheen.
Moulded leather wall surface in a contemporary interpretation of the crocodile motif. Bovine leather hide finished with bright bronze foil surface. The design is engineered to repeat, fitting into a large wall space.
Marine quality leather wall panels, moulded surface design in Ivory.
Gilded leather surface with asymmetric grid pattern inspired by the names found in historic lead-lights. Surface depth is created through a moulding and pressing process.
Graphic geometric design inspired by the speed and glamour of travel in the early 20th century. Box moulds are used to create the contours of this bronze gilded leather wall panel.