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Mark Reed Sculpture
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Your work is remarkably skilful
and eye-catching and I am not at all surprised that you have been so
successful. I could not be more pleased that my Trust helped to start
you on your way.
H.R.H. Prince of Wales
Mark Reed - Biography
Sculpting in metal, primarily in bronze, forged steel, stainless steel, and aluminium has been a passion of Mark since 1995.
His
practice is deeply rooted in themes of nature, science and the passage
of time. With a background in biology and engineering, he is intrigued
by the mechanics of natural forms and the way they contribute to the
aesthetic appearance of a plant or animal. It is with this understanding
that in Reed's hands, trees become tables, and natural shapes are
harnessed for a function in bronze or forged steel (Sidneys Oak Table
2003)
 Sidney's Oak Table - hand forged steel or solid bronze, glass, hand-blown glass oil burners
Reed
is interested in intangible structures as well, especially the ways
that an individual exists as an element in a hierarchy of collectives.
In Life Leaf (2000), a single leaf is the `life giver, giving energy to
the whole tree, yet recycled into the system.
 Life Leaf - Bronze with wax finish - Limited Edition
In
Golgi Body (2007), this organelle within a cell echoes the organs of
the body which collectively create our working structural form, so the
sculpture is parts of the body which create a whole amorphous form.
 Golgi Body
The
rooks in Secret Garden Door (2004) are a mob, building enormous spring
nests that signify the end of winter and rebirth for a tree. The cycle
of life is given further attention in his winter trees, which illustrate
the duality inherent in growth a living tree needs to be cut and
repressed in order to allow it to grow healthy and strong. Arbour
Metallum (2006), is a protector, from the heat of the sun, creating a
dappled shade, as nature protects and nourishes us.
Reed's
own experiences of family life have inspired a new series of objects.
Whilst Mark was teaching his baby to eat, the humble spoon suddenly
became highly significant, as a means of giving nourishment and
independence. The same implement can be alienating as well as vital,
as in a babys hands, an adult spoon is enormous and out of place. This
observation led to the stainless steel Spoon Bench (2004), unfamiliar in
its size and place, and seemingly levitating.
Following
a family tragedy Mark's work has reflected his emotions, so Falling
onto Solid Ground (2006) is an exploration of the chaotic descent
through human life, where one feels out of control, pulled this way and
that (in the drips of the central bronze panel), whilst in reality there
is calmness and solidity beside you all along, represented by the
parallel sides of iron, iron being the final transfiguration of a star
as it turns into a Red Dwarf.
 Falling onto Solid Ground
Salvation
(2007) is both a teardrop, where tears are the overflow for raging
internal emotions and a droplet of rain or dew which is vital for the
existence of life.
Bronze Leaf Gates commission
In
Fork in Pollen (2007), the pollen grain is a male gamete and a vector
for the transference of male DNA, and as a hay fever sufferer Mark is
only too aware of the negative effects of the pollen grain!
Mark's
work is in several private collections in the UK, Middle East, USA and
Europe and he has completed many commissions, both public and private.
We
are more than happy to discuss your requirements whether you wish to
choose a piece from our portfolio or you require a site specific
commissioned piece.
Commissions undertaken
Sculpture
Furniture
Decorative Accessories
You can also view our Online Store at The Hanmar Shop
for some of our decorative pieces - accessories, birdfeeders,
butterfly magnets, candlesticks, clocks, furniture, lighting, mobiles,
picture frames ans magnets, jewellery tree and nut crackers.
Contact
Mark Reed
Telephone: +44 (0) 1760 441555
Fax: +44 (0) 01760 440468
Email: hanmar.mreed@virgin.net
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