- What inspired Bronwyn Oliver?
- How did Bronwyn Oliver make her sculptures?
- What do Bronwyn Oliver's artworks evoke?
- How old is Shona Wilson?
What inspired Bronwyn Oliver?
Bronwyn Oliver (1959–2006) was one of the most significant Australian sculptors. ... Oliver's distinctive organic metal sculptures, often inspired by nature, are intricate designs of transparent copper webbing.
How did Bronwyn Oliver make her sculptures?
Oliver would produce the more delicate works herself. Many were created by crafting and joining wire to create abstract forms. These were built around moulds, twisting the metal into place with pliers, before severing it with wirecutters. Joins were soldered or brazed (though in some pieces, the wire was woven).
What do Bronwyn Oliver's artworks evoke?
In their suggestion of movement and organic growth, Bronwyn Oliver's sculptures evoke the vitality of living forms. Her works appear to twist and curve, the intricate web of their construction carrying this movement across their surface.
How old is Shona Wilson?
Shona Wilson (b. 1965), sculptor, uses natural materials, bronze casting, plastic and ceramic to create her delicate abstract and representational assemblages and sculptures. Graduating with a major in sculpture from Sydney College of the Arts in 1990, she later undertook further studies in jewellery and ceramics.