NIC WEBB
Nic Webb studied painting at Brighton University, graduating in 1994. He has since worked as an artist and maker with focus on wood and clay. His making is both traditional and experimental, producing work that he expresses to elemental forces and happenings that are beyond the makers control. Webb’s working practice is born of a desire to work with wood instinctively in an attempt to free his work from the convention and perception of the made object. Using traditional tools, modern methods as well as elemental forces such as fire, ice, air and water he shapes and sculpts in an unbound and organic manner.
‘Human making is delicately bound to the materials of the natural world. As we interact with our surroundings we realise and learn of this interconnection. As makers, we are able to explore our world and express our thoughts freely.’ -Nic Webb
All photos accredited to the artist Nic Webb
Hold, 2018 English oak, flamed, polished and oiled 57 H x 46 x 34 cm
The Big Reds, 2018 Red wood, (from left to right) 141 H x 80 W x 40 D cm 136 H x 88 W x 32 D cm
Vessel From The Lost Forrest, 2018 Elm 114 x 60 x 30 cm
Open Vessel, 2018
Foreign Vessel, 2018 Oak, 85 H x 50 W x 22 cm
Flamed Form, 2018 Oak 60 x 36 x 33 cm
Ceramacist Luke Fuller and Nic Webb in Nic’s studio in Sussex.
Checked Vessel, 2018 Eucalyptus, external surface polished and oiled. 45 x 25 x 18 cm
Open vessel , 2018 Worked made from the trunk and root ball of Birch tree, external surface polished and oiled, 45 x 45 cm
(From left to right ) Group of 5 (3), 2017. Elm and black crank stoneware. 68 x 26 x 18 cm Group of 5 (2), 2017. Elm and black crank stoneware, 72 x 37 x 36 cm Group of 5(1), 2017. Elm and black crank stoneware, 102 x 38 x 36 cm
Sycamore Vessel, 2018 Sycamore 36 x 30 cm
Qualifications 1994 Degree in Fine Art Painting Brighton University 1990 Foundation in Art and Design 1989 A level Art, grade A 1987 7 GCSE’s, grade C or above Tuition Camberwell college of Art, 3D Design and Foundation. Central school of Speech and Drama, Prop making skills West Dean College, Chichester. Studio based tuition of greenwood carving and ceramic skills. Painter, sculptor, greenwood worker, jeweller and furniture maker. Tutor of greenwood skills and sculpture. Workshop management, demonstrations, art residences, public art projects. Design, fabrication and supply of bespoke hand crafted objects for use, display and exhibition. Galleries and Shows May 2017 Real to Reel Craft Film Festival, London April 2017 Contemporary Living exhibition and auction Christies, London March 2017 Modern Masters, selected artist, Munich, Germany February 2017 COLLECT 2017 Sarah Myerscough Gallery, London October 2016 GRASSIMESSE 2016 selected artist, Leipzig, Germany September 2016 ‘Craft House’ The New Craftsmen, Decorex International 2016 September 2015 ‘Making Luxury’ Decorex International 2015 May 2015 COLLECT 2015 Sarah Myerscough Gallery May 2015 ‘Artisan Retreats’ Chelsea Flower Show 2015 December 2014 Craft Trend Fair. Sarah Myerscough Seoul, South Korea September 2014 ‘From Wood and Clay’ solo show, Bamford, London September 2014 ‘Future Heritage’ Decorex Syon Park London September 2014 ‘From Wood and Clay’ Solo show Bamford, London April 2014 ‘The Garden of Bells’ FLÉRÉ-LA-RIVIÈRE. February 2014 ‘Interior Details’ Ruthin Craft Centre, Wales September 2013 Group show with Billy Lloyd Paddock House, London August 2013 ‘Mad for Tea’, Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly, London February 2013 Nominated for Craft Council Public collection. January 2013 Artist’s showcase, The makers Guild in Wales, Cardiff November 2012 Artist showcase. West Dean College, Chichester May 2012 Group show. Tom Dixon Shop, Portobello, London December 2011 Hatchet and Helve. Standpoint Gallery, London November 2011 The wood show. Flow Gallery, London July2011 Bovey Tracey Craft fair, demonstration and exhibition November 2010 Group show. Eva Maisch Schmuck Gallery, Germany November 2010 Hyejeong Kim and Nic Webb at Awon Gallery. Seoul, Korea October 2010 Hyejeong Kim and Nic Webb at Torrindo Gallery, Tokyo, Japan July 2010 Craft2EU, Hamburg May 2010 Fortnum and Masons, London April 2010 Billy Lloyd and Friends, Few and Far, London March 2010 The Cold Store Launch Show, Norwich January 2010 Flow Gallery, Transformations, London
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