Pebble Boat on Reclaimed Timber

Pebble boat mounted on reclaimed timber.

Overall 25cm tall and 9cm x 8cm at base.

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All Mark’s work draws inspiration from the sea, and each piece has its own story to tell. 

”When I produce a piece it becomes a narrative, the tale of a journey. Objects discovered on the shoreline find themselves becoming part of the story...They’re the ultimate dream boat really. My work is definitely very nostalgic, possibly it stems from my childhood when I when I had a fascination with sailing boats and exploring the coastline.” 

He uses a variety of decoration techniques as his ideas continue to flow and move on to create different avenues and new approaches. Ships, boats, and wrecks are the main fabric of the work, made from clay that has the textures of metal and wood objects salvaged, press moulded, and patched together to produce a variety of forms that look as though they have sailed the Seven Seas. The clay is often mounted on reclaimed wood or bricks which add another dimension to the work.