eeva gibbs
Two wooden vessels, old pine, silver wire, copper wife
60mm high
I use materials as diverse as birch bark, silver, paper, Perspex and wire, sometimes adding found objects. By using inappropriate materials and construction to produce familiar shapes I play with people s perception of function and values of the objects.
"Waistcoat", clay, oxides, steel wire
330mm high, 41mm wide
My present work consists of vessels with a reference to domestic utilitarian objects. These may be ambiguous, most of them could hold something if required, but they are simply choices of form. I work intuitively responding to quality and feel of the materials, I never think in words about my work, it is more about feelings.
A cup and saucer, copper wire
60mm high
In the past I have designed and woven wallhangings and rugs on a handloom and I am constantly looking for new ways of working. At the moment I am in the process of setting up a glass kiln in order to add another dimension to my work.
Eeva Gibbs, BA (Hons.) Applied Arts
Far Over, Barnet Road,
Arkley, Barnet,
Herts., EN5 3HB
Tel: +44 (0) 208 4499619
Email: eeva@farover.fsnet.co.uk
