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artportfolio: Dianne Preston

Cormorant

Cormorant

Drawing with various coloured wires mounted on canvas.
Can be hung on wall independently

Original
Wire on canvas
30cm x 23cm

Introduction

Statement

   I make wire sculptures and wire drawings.  Also papier mache and mixed media sculptures in 3D and in relief.

I am inspired by and passionate about the natural world, but sad that as the dominant species we are not more compassionate about our fellow creatures.  

I am interested in capturing the essential character and humour inherent in individuals from a species. Currently birds fascinate me, and primates. I enjoy making  large abstract forms, and quirky playful sculptures.

I am interested in reclaiming materials, for the sake of the earth and because of a puritanical frugality.  So I am fortunate with friends who donate unwanted wires etc, and I do a bit of skip foraging.  I live in a working boatyard and come across some inspiring rusty old metal bits of boats.

 

Biography

2012 Spring TermTeaching papier mache sculpture to adults.
2011Teaching papier mache sculpture to young pupil.
2010 to 2012Working for Seamless Relocation, helping old people move house.
2001 to 2009Working with volunteers on community projects at the Masbro Centre;and organizing the Artspace.
1999 to 2001Developing services for Age Concern Hammersmith.
1993 to 1999Art tutor for Adult Education in Hammersmith and Westminster and Age Concern, and teaching children Art and Craft for L'Ecole Brook Green.
1989 to 1993BA (hons) Central St Martins

 Born in Melbourne but addicted to London since 1971.

Retired from community work and teaching to make sculptures and write, she cycles between narrow boat home and studio.

She considers her best achievment is two sane and kind sons.