Woodturning
artist Nick Agar's large-scale, multi-textured turned
wood sculptures, created at his Dartington studio and
gallery in Devon, have earned him a reputation for producing
highly individual, beautifully crafted art.
Having a vast
understanding of his medium and preferring to buy the
whole tree rather than a plank of wood, Nick chooses intriguing
wind blown or dead timber for the majority of his work,
using burrs and burls - exposing treasures beneath the
bark.
Inspired by
organic forms, pottery, and his natural surroundings on
Dartmoor, he specialises in hollow forms and large diameter
work, and is renowned for his wall sculptures in particular.
He often incorporates
carving, weaving and metalwork in his pieces; these have
won him prizes at major shows, including the NEC, for
design, style and presentation.
In addition
to exhibiting widely, Nick is in constant demand for commissions
from collectors, his wide range of clients including HRH
Prince of Wales, Dukes, Duchesses and the Royal jewellers,
Aspreys.
Nick occassionally
appears at large demonstration events held around the
country, both as a demonstrator and a judge. He and his
work have also featured on BBC and ITV lifestyle television
programmes.
He
is an elected member of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen,
and a Registered Professional Turner.
You can view
more of Nick's work on his website: http://www.turningintoart.com/
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