Psychophysical Systems 2017
Psychophysical Systems 2017
by Elliot Walker£900.00
Elliot dedicated a significant amount of time to contemplating and exploring the exterior of the figure, while much of the action is taking place within. This is an experimental piece in which the artist aimed to create a minimalistic but recognisable form to represent the human figure. The focus was on the internal structures; each organ was individually sculpted using dichroic glass, crafted literally from the inside out. The artist aspired to create something monumental. It is the heaviest piece they have ever made, yet, due to the use of clear glass, it appears to be floating within the human form. They envisioned it as fluid, reflecting the fact that humans are predominantly made of water.
Elliot Walker is a glass sculptor who discovered his passion for glass after graduating from Bangor University with a degree in psychology. The vast spectrum of colours, textures, and the material’s ability to mimic other substances provide Walker with the perfect material for creating his three-dimensional compositions and sculptures.
Walker’s work demands extreme dexterity, speed, and precise temperature control to sculpt and master the molten glass. He finds the medium both captivating and challenging, relishing the immediacy and the intense relationship involved in working with it while it is still fluid.
With his background in psychology, Walker approaches his creations from unconventional perspectives. This ability to defy convention and intentionally alter the viewer’s perception has made his works truly unique, instantly recognisable, and highly sought after. His studies in psychology continue to inform his artistry, resulting in pieces that are aesthetically sensitive, crafted with exceptional skill, and brought to life through a storyteller’s narrative ability.
About the artist
Elliot Walker
I am a sculptor working with molten glass as my primary medium. I studied glass making in the Historic Glass Quarter, Stourbridge, where I developed my basic skills that are the essential foundation for creating works in this challenging medium.
