Paula Groves sculptedmetal.com
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Paula Groves is a graduate of the Kent Institute of Art and Design with a background in industrial welding. In May 2004 Paula moved to a studio at the New Art Centre, Chatham, Kent. Larger premises meant that it was possible to diversify her previous work of clocks and smaller pieces, to include large sculpture.
“I specialize in creating sculpture using reclaimed mild and stainless steel from various sources. The balance of these two metals is the key to the evolution of my work; each piece is untreated and evolves with the effects of the environment and elements.
As the majority of the material I use in my work is scrap steel, it has a story to tell. I clean it to show the history of its life, its dents, marks and scars, and, with stainless steel, highly polish some areas. This means my inspiration comes from the metal itself; the shape it already has, or how I can enhance it. Purity of form is a passion for me; the circle, square and triangle are recurring themes in my work.
More recently I have been collaborating with other artists on various projects including a printmaker, illustrator, glass sculptor, graphic designer and a design maker. This means I have been able to incorporate other materials into my work; including glass, perspex, paper, fabric, lighting and images.”
Recent commissions include:
• 2012 Olympics countdown sculpture for Medway Council,
• ‘60 years of Innovation’ anniversary sculpture for e2v technologies Ltd,
• Medway Small Business Awards trophies,
• High Street Signage for the New Art Centre,
• Scientific themed sculptures for Diamond Light Source Ltd,
• Awards for the 2006 Transmanche-Entrepreneurs Website Competition.
As well as creating private and corporate commissions, Paula has work on permanent display at Art Parks International, Guernsey, and Pride of the Valley Sculpture Park, Farnham.
Paula has been accepted for the second year running to exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show, 21-26 May 2007, Stand RS 14.
Please see sculptedmetal.com for more details and images.
Paula Groves
The Tack Room
Hulkes Lane
Rochester
Kent
Kent
ME1 1EE
