I went to see David Nash’s exhibition: sculptures through the seasons at the national museum Cardiff, whilst his work is not directly relevant or linked to my work, I was able to gain inspiration for material exploration.
His sheer magnificent forms create an encompassing feeling for me (the viewer) and this created the sense of being within this bizarre carved landscape. Nash’s sometimes human like forms create questions, this is feel is an important part of any artistic works.
Wood is a material I am keen to explore in the future as I have witnessed it is very multifunctional and flexible material.
From seeing Nash’s work, I am keen to focus on the way a material can be used to the makers advantage; this I feel can be applied to my current work.
David Nash, Torso, 2006 in Capel Rhiw, 2018 © the Artist, photograph: Jonty Wilde
National Museum Wales. (2019). David Nash: Sculpture Through the Seasons. [online] Available at: https://museum.wales/cardiff/whatson/10460/David-Nash-Sculpture-Through-the-Seasons/ [Accessed 27 May 2019].
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 