Tabletop sculpture constructed from flitches of book-matched walnut and brass

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About the Item

'Aurora' by British sculptor Thomas Joynes - the artist took his inspiration from the Fibonacci Sequence, whereby each number is the sum of the two preceding it. This golden ratio provides the foundation for many of the structures within nature, including seeds, flowers, petals, pine cones, fruit and vegetables. Joynes previously undertook a larger commission based on this principle for The Crown Estate at Kingsbury House, St James’s, London. Whereas that version was cast in bronze, this one is a collaboration with Dorset-based, master makers, Little Halstock. Each one in the edition is painstakingly constructed by hand using hand-selected, book-matched flitches of European burr walnut applied to thirty-three pieces of solid brass that pivot from a central point. Every other leaf is book-matched, giving the appearance of movement as the piece spirals through the laminations. Masur birch has been applied to the back of each leaf, contrasting with burr walnut to dynamic effect. While the vertical form of Aurora did not allow him to follow the exact ratio of Fibonacci, Joynes specified lengths of material cut in direct relation to the ratio of the spiral, with the axis determined by its centre. Fibonacci is synonymous with aesthetic perfection. The rich palette of materials chosen for this design, combined with the finest craftsmanship from the Little Halstock team, have all contributed towards the creation of an abstract sculptural form that is both aesthetically pleasing and beautifully executed. Although the edition has been set at nineteen, this hand process means each sculpture is in fact a unique work. Aurora is presented on a black Nero Marquina marble plinth signed by the artist. Thomas Joynes first discovered his love of making as a boy when he explored the woodlands of rural Essex in England, using his hands to craft bows and arrows - and tree houses. During his Foundation course, he was drawn to working with Plaster of Paris – casting, moulding and carving large solid blocks of it. His work is clearly influenced by 20th -century masters, such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Constantin Brancusi, Jean Arp and Naum Gabo, but to these he brings his own sense of movement and dynamism. Major projects include public art commissions, such as a three-metre high bronze sculpture for a Metro station in Hong Kong. Functional sculpture projects include a set of bespoke gates and a three-metre wide, wall-hung, contemporary sundial. Most usually his work is commissioned for outside locations, such as gardens, courtyards and landscapes but increasingly he has turned his attention towards work that sits happily within an interiors scheme, using finishes such as polished bronze and 24ct gold gilding. Helen Chislett Gallery represents artists, sculptors and makers across all disciplines.

Creator:
Thomas Joynes (British) (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Marble,Wood,Metalwork,Parquetry
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
2024
Production Type:
New & Custom(Limited Edition)
Estimated Production Time:
15-16 weeks
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7993232470042

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