Contemporary Baskets

My work is inspired by weighty natural forms such as pebbles and boulders and man-made forms especially large scale ceramic vases. I have been in awe of the work of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth since I studied at Bretton Hall and had access to The Yorkshire Sculpture Park . When weaving these baskets I feel as though I am building sculptural forms, i create curvaceous pieces with bulbous curved side walls. I blend coloured willows together in order to create a painterly finish. I enjoy using highly textured multi-strand weaves. Usually each basket informs the next one.

Recently i began working on a series of large scale sculptures for the exhibition 'Woven from the Field'.  The Boulder Forms are inspired by the way in which the natural elements erode huge rocks and boulders over millions of years. I wove the willow across the surface of the form to represent the journey the wind, sea and rain has repeatedly taken as it passed across the surface of the rock. The curving and bending willow rods enhance the form and create a feeling of fluidity and movement. 

If you would like to commission a contemporary basket or sculpture contact Sue to discuss. We are now shipping to the USA.