| “The work of Olivia Bax is often characterised by familiar elements such as a hook, handle or vessel presented in unconventional, coloured forms. However, it is the texture of the surface which offers the viewer the most immediate insight. Bax generates her own paper pulp to cover and form a mantle over linear armatures. Moulding each sculpture in this way creates the distinctive texture of the work. Rooted in drawing, the work carries instinctive gestures from start to finish to suggest an action or feeling.” |
Air Pocket (deep purple) 2019
Steel, chicken wire, paper, paint, glue, plaster, hook
93 x 35 x 13 cm
POA
Vide Poche (conker) 2018
Steel, bronze
52 x 40 x 44 cm
POA
Move the Goalposts 2019
Monoprint on paper (unique)
42 x 29.7 cm
Framed
£400
Sketch I 2015
Monoprint on paper (unique)
56 x 76 cm
Framed
£800
Take Off 2019
Monoprint on paper (unique)
42 x 29.7 cm
Framed
£400
Sketch IV 2015
Monorprint on paper (unique)
56 x 76 cm
Framed
£800
PUNCH 2019
Monoprint on paper (unique)
42 x 29.7 cm
Framed
£400
| The Mark Tanner Sculpture Award is unique in its combination of offering both financial support towards the production of new work and a solo exhibition to an exceptional sculptor. Seeking to reward outstanding and innovative practice in the field of sculpture and are particularly interested in work that demonstrates a commitment to process and materials. |
