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Peter Linnett

Watson Gallery

mixed show

Edinburgh / summer 2023

Two of my works will feature in the the interiors of the Palace, and these represent contrasting strands in my sculpture practice:- The antique-inspired art-furniture series “Imagined Creatures” is represented by the fantastical writing desk, “Centaur”; whilst “Flights” represents a line of (slightly) more conventional sculpture: abstract in form, with a context-driven parasitic twist.
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featured works:

Centaur

writing desk

This incarnation of the Centaur writing desk is hand-carved and constructed from recycled scaffolding planks, with sand-cast bronze stiletto hooves.

It belongs to the series Imagined Creatures: art furniture works which embody the narrative resonances found in antiques and historical artefacts.

The sculpting and hand-forming processes, and flawed nature of the raw materials, are celebrated and expressed; and processes of ageing and decay are encouraged - becoming an integral part of the work.

Unicorn

ornamentaltable

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