Ralph Shuttleworth
Artist statement
Ralph is a woodturning artist and sculptor, working with native timber to create
sculptural pieces with intriguing textures and form.
His departure from traditional woodworking results in a contemporary style which
uses techniques and processes rarely used on wood.
Ralph’s work is a collaboration between natural processes and human involvement, in
order to create sculptures with a clean yet organic feel.
The Warped collection focuses on the natural tension within a piece of wood and
how it can influence the final form. Each piece is created from a single block
of wood which has deep slots cut in on a lathe, to allow the wood to move
during the lengthy drying process, as it transitions from a living tree to dry
timber.
The balance between the wood's free movement and Ralph's intervention creates
organic undulations, which express the structural tension within the wood,
caused by its growth and drying process.
Warped Bowl with Copper Patina
Native Timber
H 10cm x Di 26cm
£240
Small Warped Sculptures - Red
Native Timber
H 13.5cm x Di 7cm | H 13.5cm x 6cm
£70 each
Warped Sphere with Copper Patina
Native Timber
H 23cm x Di 19cm
£300
Warped Bowl - Natural
Native Timber
H 10cm x Di 25cm
SOLD
To see Ralph’s ceramics ‘in the flesh’, pop into the gallery. If you would like to purchase any of Ralph’s work, we are happy to offer a mail order service and can accept payment by
most major debit and credit cards over the telephone, or via Paypal.
Or give us a call on 01328 711609
Small Warped Sculptures - Natural
Native Timber
H 13cm x Di 7cm | H 14cm x 9cm
£70 | £90
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Gift Vouchers and Mail Order available - please email, phone, or pop into the
gallery.
Gallery Plus, Warham Road, Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk, NR23 1QA.
On the A149 Coast Road at the junction to Warham, Wighton and Walsingham
01328 711609 / 07795 680674
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