Sunday 22 June 2014

Warwickshire open studios


 Front garden , !99 Tachbrook Rd, Leamington Spa
can be view at any time throughout 2014 Open studios 
a unique installation drawing on cultural influences from all over the world
The garden will be open to meet the Artist Helena Godwin and view her recent carvings;
Sat 5th & 12th ,  Sun 13th July
 2-8 pm

Helena's garden and sculptures can be viewed throughout the summer please ring or email for an appointment.
01926743358
helena.godwin@ntlworld.com

Thursday 19 June 2014

Amazing stone; white alabaster

 this piece is about travelling by boat to Shetland, watching dolphins and porpoises from the deck
White alabaster disc appears to glow giving an a candle light feel.

The fact that the alabaster is translucent means the shadows are greatly reduced
this means the carving & 3D shapes have to be simple but shit hot or it doesn't show its full potential.
this disc is beautifully cut wedge. Designed to rock and return to up right.
I bought the stone not quite knowing what I wanted to do with it.

disc is giving me a mental workout, as Its so different to other stone I've tried.




But I think I'm getting the hang of it.
The stone is very soft compared to the Portland stone.
you have to be careful you don't take away too much


this shot of disc shows the wedge and has strong Viking vibe