ARMOUR AND SCULPTURE GALLERY
Armour
has always been a major component of my business. In recent years most
of my armour commissions have fallen into the “fantasy
armour” genre. In the 16th and 17th century armour was
becoming less and less practical on the battlefield. During this time a
new type or armor arose called parade armour. Sometimes beautiful
neoclassical in form other times grotesque, sometimes down right
bizarre, this new armour was less concerned with function and more
concerned with form. This period in history saw imagination fuse with
unbelievable technical skill, producing wearable sculpture at the
height of the metalworkers art.
To me armour has always represented sculpture pure and simple. Not
surprisingly, sculpted fantasy armour is what I make, providing my
client with a one of a kind costume or wall hanging which incorporates
real traditional armour construction. My sculpture has evolved directly
out of this. I am currently working with various metals and often
combining these with traditional wrought iron components.
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