"Inspired
by the op art movement and artists such as M.C.Escher, I am
initially a self-taught graphic artist, producing hand drawn
geometric pieces. My artistic inspiration comes from a
variety of sources – from viewing logos and symbols, to
studying the geometric order is contained within nature,
coupled with numerous hours spent on my drawing board
bringing to life the geometric shapes I visualize from
within my being."
"Since 1990 I have been reproducing
my work as large scale pieces of land art (in arable
crops), and also photographing the surrounding
landscapes in which they reside. I now predominantly
create original pieces of land art using the totally
natural medium of sand beaches. Due to tidal conditions,
the arts transient nature is very ‘of the moment’ … a
metaphor for time itself perhaps"
"By understanding the symbiotic
relationship between sacred design and its position
within an ancient landscape, my art has the ability to
enter viewers psyche and effect how they interpret the
world around them. This motivates me to continue pushing
the parameters of these mediums’ creative possibilities.
Following on from the stone circle-makers of old, I am
effectively attempting to create sacred spaces for
contemplation, a catalyst by which visitors can question
life, the universe, and their place within it."
"For the past three summers, together
with my team, I've been creating sand art on the beaches
of south/west England. Each piece can only be fully
appreciated when viewed from overhead. At ground level
the art appears more abstract in appearance. I usually
practice my sand art below Brean Down - a rocky headland
that juts out into the Bristol channel and offers 300ft
high views over the beach below. The Bristol channel has
the second largest tidal range in the world. This
exposes a wide expanse of sand during low tide...perfect
for my art which can measure up to 500ft in diameter.
'Time and tide wait for no man'. Due to tidal conditions
I only have a seven hour window in which to create and
record each artwork before the incoming tide erases it.
I enjoy working with nature and overcoming all the
challenges that this presents. Each piece is the final
process of a design concept that has been carefully
considered in advance. By following a detailed plan, my
team and I are able to survey the beach, accurately
plotting points, which can subsequently be utilised and
linked in a specific order to create each artwork. My
tool of choice is an adjustable wire headed leaf rake
which I use to tickle the surface of the sand. This
exposes the wetter subsurface, thus providing the
contrast for the art to become visible. Knowing the
fleeting patterns that I leave behind in some way act as
catalysts for people to take pleasure and meaning from
makes it all worthwhile. I'd advise anyone to give it a
try the next time they visit a beach. Go
with the flow and develop a style of art that represents
yourself…and as they say, practice makes perfect!"
"Due to
the sand arts fleeting nature, very few people are able
to appreciate it first hand. By way of producing
something tangible for everyone to hold onto, and to
help fund future art, I’ve produced a 2016 sand art
calendar for peoples purchasing pleasure. Each calendar
is printed onto 235 g/m² premium glossy card stock and
measures approx 280mm x 430mm, with each page/month
having a different image of my sand art created during
2015."
Please visit my website via the following
link to order the calendar, thank you:
http://www.landartist.org/sand-art-calendar
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