Alun Heslop
Sculptural Chairs & Seating
Date of Birth: 4/1/71
Associations:
Awards:
Commissions:
Mostly Private commissions although notable public work includes;
2006 Garden/entrance way seating, The Lightbox Gallery, Woking
2002 Sky Poles, Royal Horticultural Society seating, Hyde Hall, Essex
2002 The 3 bears, Royal Botanic Gardens seating, Wakehurst Place, E. Sussex
2001 The Story Teller's chair, North Downs Way national trail.
Education:
BA Hons. Degree FINE ART. 1991-94
BTEC National Diploma SPATIAL DESIGN. 1988-90
Group Exhibitions:
2006 Origin, The London Craft Show, Somerset House, London
2006 Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design, Cheltenham
2006 Fine crafted wood, New Forest Show
2004 Once Upon a Time, Orell Füssli, Zurich
2003 Chairs and Landscapes, Last Gallery. Zurich
2002 With the Grain, The Metropole Galleries. Folkestone
2001 Wood works, White Cliffs, Kent
2000 Gateway to the Millennium, Ashford
2000 Creative Sense, Royal Botanic Gardens, W. Sussex
Solo Exhibitions:
Travel: Nationally, Yes Internationally, Yes
Press Quotes:
Maker's Statement:
I design & create sculptural chairs and seating where structural integrity, comfort and superior function are unified into a pure, sublime and streamlined aesthetic form. Derived from the inherent magnificence of the living tree and with the warmth and tactile feel that only wood can give. Looking beyond the horizon, forward thinking and building upon the principles of excellence in chair making with the resonance of good ergonomics.
A timeless elegance encapsulated within innovative works of wonder.
Studio visits are welcome.
Commissioning Procedure
A new project starts with a dialogue & exchange of ideas between client & designer/maker to formulate the design brief. Addressing the location, function dynamics, traffic, emotive themes & budget. An opportunity to Listen, learn & explore.
Pricing Policy
Each project is unique & so pricing varies accordingly.
After initial site visit/design fees, a deposit of 50% is required before making.
Depending on the scale of project either stage payments through out the duration or balance payable upon completion.
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