The Work of WL WyllieBorn in 1851, in London, WL Wyllie studied at the Royal Academy Schools and here he won the Turner Medal. Wyllie served in the Royal Navy from Portsmouth during the First World War and then went on to work for the White Star Shipping Line, the operators of the majestic yet tragic Titanic. He painted from his knowledge of seascapes, portraying maritime subjects from fishing boats to destroyers. His etchings and watercolours featuring life on the Thames and Medway Rivers gave him widespread recognition. In 1930 he completed a 42 foot panoramic painting of the Battle of Trafalgar, designed to raise funds to bring HMS Victory into dry dock. Wyllie died in 1931 and is buried at Portchester Castle, just to the north of Portsmouth. His work continues to have success today, with committed followers of his pieces collecting both the seascapes and Thames River scenes. His work can be found instore and makes an ideal present for the Wyllie collector.
What is a Bronze Resin Sculpture and who is Walter?The Eastbourne Framing Centre has continued success with the work of Paul Jenkins a sculptor of wildlife art and Harriet Dunn a sculptor of domestic pets with delightfully amusing names. Jenkin's recent addition to the collections is a standing Alpaca which is a hit with our customers, likening him to the fields of alpacas in nearby Glynde, East Sussex.
So how are the sculptures made? Firstly, a mould is made from clay and upon this mould, layers of silicone are applied. Encasing the silicone is a fibre-glass casing. From this mould many sculptures can be produced. What does the combination of Bronze Resin mean? Bronze resin can also be called Cold Cast Bronze and it involves blending bronze powder with an epoxy resin. This resin although natural found in tress can be cultivate through chemical processes. This composite material is then applied to the interior of the mould and left to set. Once hardened the casing can be removed and the statue revealed. The figure can then be rubbed back to it's bronze colouring, using Jade oil to secure this process. Does this composite material effect the price? Yes. The bronze resin mix is cheaper than solid bronze, in turn making them more affordable. The bronze resin mix can also allow for the statues to be great value for money as they are often larger. So who is Walter? Walter is a Harriet Dunn creation. He is a big-eared pup and perfectly priced at £32 and if you would like to adopt him, please telephone us.
Also, available from the bronze resin collection are figurative nudes, farm animals, elephants, penquins and cats.
Sussex Scenes, July 2010Our summer gallery evening: Our summer gallery evening of July 2010 presented the fantastic work of Michael Baldwin and Philip Stokes. An extremely well attended, fun and busy evening, celebrating the many talents of local photographers. Food and wine were supplied by The Wheatsheaf Inn, Willingdon.
Here Michael Baldwin talks about his work and his love of photography. |
