Artist Information:
Rick T Swain
Hong Kong,
Hong Kong
Member Since: May 2003
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Artist Statement:
Rick Swain began sculpting in
the early eighties. The sense
of freedom he found in the
creation of abstract forms in
wood was a welcome alternative
to his background in
engineering design and
photography. Working often
with demolition materials, he
transforms native and exotic
timbers into large sculptural
vessels with ceremonial
overtones, or abstract
sculptures evoking moods as
diverse as birth and the
shaping force of the wind.
"My current works are
increasingly simple in form. I
am using variations in the
density of natural colour,
some added colour, and the
surface texture provided by
tool marks to create visual
and textural boundaries"
Rick?s unique works reflect
his love of human and natural
forms and his deep
understanding of this warm
organic medium. His works are
to be found in private,
corporate, and government
collections in New Zealand and
throughout the World.
Rick is represented by
Koru-hk.com, a Hong Kong based
cyber gallery promoting unique
and high quality New Zealand
art works.
"Koru", a Maori word from New
Zealand, captures the essence
of design and nature. The
Koru shape is characterised by
the young uncurling fern
reaching towards light,
striving for perfection,
encouraging new positive
beginnings and ...
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Rick T Swain's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Rick T Swain's Portfolio. Browse Swain's body of work: Rick Swain began sculpting in the early eighties. The sense of freedom he found in the creation of abstract forms in wood was a welcome alternative to his background in engineering design and photography. Working often with demolition materials, he transforms native and exotic timbers into large sculptural vessels with ceremonial overtones, or abstract sculptures evoking moods as diverse as birth and the shaping force of the wind.
"My current works are increasingly simple in form. I am using variations in the density of natural colour, some added colour, and the surface texture provided by tool marks to create visual ... |
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Prelude 3, 1998
Wood Sculpture,
360 x 600 X 230 mm
Price: US$ 9900
€: 6323
UK £: 4901
¥en: 983328
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