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Willow Exploration 23
Maggie Smith
$322
Part of a series of works by Maggie Smith, Willow Exploration 23 is a decorative piece of natural sculpture exploring the full potential of the material. Drawing from a range of craft traditions, Maggie has employed papier-mache, skeining, and coiling techniques, to craft this unique collector's item.
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The creation of this piece was a labour-of-love focused on a closed-loop approach, whereby none of the willow plant was wasted. The stalks and central ribs were separated from the leaves. Paper was then made from these leaves, and papier-mache to form the bowl. The central section was crafted by coiling the stalks and bark to the bowl. The finishing details were completed using stitched bark, alongside stripped and skeined willow wood. This layered, textured approach to making has revealed a range of natural patinas and colours distinct to this material.
Material: Stripped willow wood, leaves and bark.
Dimensions: Height: 12cm Width: 14cm Length: 20cm
Care Instructions: Do not display directly over a heat source as colours may fade in direct sunlight
Material: Stripped willow wood, leaves and bark.
Dimensions: Height: 12cm Width: 14cm Length: 20cm
Care Instructions: Do not display directly over a heat source as colours may fade in direct sunlight
Maggie Smith is a contemporary basket maker based in Northampton. Maggie has a willow bed in Essex, where she produces her materials as well as garething materials from the local countryside. Employing a range of traditional basketry techniques, Maggie Smith creates modern interior pieces, including sculptural forms, large vessels, and baskets. Whilst much of her inspiration comes from the natural world, she enjoys experimenting and exploring materials that feed her creativity and drive her practice forward.
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