Synopses & Reviews
A Fascinating Gallery of Carvings From One of The World's Leading Scupltors This book is an opportunity for lovers of fine woodcarving to examine the work of one of the art form's living masters-Ian Norbury- detailing his innovative techniques and his original and imaginative subjects. More than 100 photographs richly illustrate his work in this book, which combines a mastery of woodcarving technique and a rich imagination inspired by artists such as Barlach, Dali, Magritte, Fuchs, Jonssen and most of all, the Mexican surrealist Remedios Varo. Ian is steeping in Eurpoean cultural history and has an overwhelming sense of the fatalistic repetition of history and the inevitablility of the archetypal errors of humanity endlessly repeating themselves. Recognized as one of the world's leading wood sculptors, Ian Norbury is in demand as a teacher worldwide. His work is astonishing in its viruosity of executions, enigmatic mystery and beauty. In recent years, his innovative use of metals, stones, shells, gems, mixed timbers and inlays of colored woods, have given his work new direction. Norbury will continue to push the boundaries of woodcarving, perhaps in directions that will dismay the traditionalists, enrage the politically correct and delight his fans. Mich of his work is based on European folklore and mythology combined with cynical tongue-in-cheek side-swipes at the pomposity of contemporary life. This finds an easy rapport with audiences, and his great technical expertise in the rendering of detail and his acute observations of expressions and appearances are irresistible to many people.
Synopsis
This gallery of carvings features the work of Ian Norbury, one of the world's leading sculptors, whose innovative style incorporates materials including mixed timber, colored wood, metals, stones, shells, and gems. Photographs richly illustrate his art, which is inspired by masters such as Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and Mexican surrealist Remedios Varro. The repetition of human errors is a theme explored in Norbury's sculptures, which are steeped in European cultural history yet are inspired by subjects as diverse as African folklore, literature, and mythology. This book will appeal both to woodcarvers and to anyone interested in fine arts sculpture.
Synopsis
Sculptures in Wood This book is an opportunity for lovers of fine woodcarving to examine the work of one of the art form's living masters-Ian Norbury. More than 100 photographs richly illustrate his work, detailing his innovative techniques and his original and imaginative subjects. Recognized as one of world's leading wood sculptors, Norbury is in demand as a teacher worldwide. His work is astonishing in its virtuosity of execution, enigmatic mystery and beauty. In recent years his inventive use of metals, stones, shells, gems, mixed timbers and inlays of colored woods has given his work new direction.
Synopsis
A fascinating gallery of carvings from one of the world's leading sculptors. This book is an opportunity for lovers of fine art to examine the work of one of the art form's living masters, Ian Norbury. Over 100 full-color photographs are included, plus commentary by the artist.
About the Author
Ian Norbury is the author of Carving Facial Expressions, Fundamentals of Figure Carving, and Techniques of Creative Woodcarving. He has taught sculpture in the United States, England, Iceland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Germany. His sculptures are displayed at the White Knight Gallery in Cheltenham, England. His work includes commissions for Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents: Beautiful People 3 Chiyonofuji 4 Cromwell 6 Maasai Warrior 8 Bubbles 9 Slave 10 Samburu Girl 12 Slave Girl 13 Africa 14 Girl with Ribbons 16 Girl with Petticoat 18 Humidor 20 The Stripper 22 Jesters 23 Acrobat 25 Because He's Worth It 26 Fastnacht 28 The Impersonator 30 Justice 34 The Idealist 36 Touchstone 40 Hop Frog 43 Reaching for the Moon 46 The Wheel of Fortune 48 Lord of Misrule 50 Harlequins 51 Harlequin Abandoned 52 Harlequin, the Storyteller 56 Harlequin the Politician 58 The Dream Maker 62 Corruption 64 Autumn Leaves 66 Mythology 67 Gaea 68 Aphrodite 70 Andromeda 72 Moros 72 Bride 74 Merlin 76 Merlin II 78 Literature 79 Ariel 80 Falstaff 82 A Midsummer Night's Dream 84 Puck 88 Ozymandias 90 Sick Rose 92 Titania 93 Sheba 94 Pierrot 96 Death of Pierrot 98 Fantasies 101 The Alchemist 102 The Astrologer 104 The Dagger 106 The Drummer 108 Theatre Mask 110 Venice 111 Secrets 112 The Temple 114 Europhobia 116 Genesis 118 Tree Spirits 122 The Box of Delights 125 II Serenissima 128 Animals 129 Whales 130 Dolphins 132 Monkey 133 Dominion 134 Falcon 136 Racehorse 137 Arkle 138 Tiger 139 The Making of the Masterpiece 140 The Early Years 144