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Fiona Campbell
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AboutRaised in Kenya, Fiona gained distinction at the Byam Shaw School of Art, London (’87) and a PGCE at Exeter University. Since then, she has worked as an Artist – focusing mainly on steel, copper and wire sculptures, sometimes created out of found and scrap materials.“I like the concept of reusing things – giving them a rebirth – and the playfulness of creating forms from given shapes. I moved into steel and wire because of its capacity to produce linear structures. The wire adds a delicate, vibrant dimension.” Currently living in Somerset, Fiona exhibits regularly, teaches Art part-time, runs Workshops and occasionally holds Artist-in-Residence posts. |
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Exhibition History2009 Ginger Fig Gallery, Taunton; Sir Harold Hillier Art in the Garden ‘09, Hants; Mythic Garden Sculpture Exhibition ‘09, Devon; Wildlife Artist of the Year ’09 Exhibition ’09 (prizewinner), London; Devon Sculpture T.R.A.I.L.; Somerset Art Weeks ’09; La Strada Gallery, Frome; Winter Sculpture Exhibition, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon; Fire and Iron Gallery, Surrey2008 20th Summer Show, Atkinson Gallery, Millfield, Somerset; ‘Beaks, Tails, Paws and Claws’, Delamore Gallery and Sculpture Garden, Devon; ‘Khulla Dhoka’ (Open Door) Exhibition, London; Somerset Art Weeks Open Studios; Ginger Fig Gallery, Taunton 2007 Nunney Gallery, Somerset; Solo Exhibition - Brown and Forrest Restaurant, Somerset; 303 Gallery, Somerset; Nine Springs Health Centre, Yeovil; Victoriart, Taunton; Art/Works, Somerset; Paintworks, Bristol; Green Park Art Fair, Bath 2006 Town Mill Galleries, Lyme Regis; Nunney Gallery, Somerset; Somerset Arts Weeks; The Study Gallery, Poole; Black Swan Arts Open Exhibition (competition finalist), Frome 2005 Solo Exhibition - Tobacco Factory Gallery and Café, Bristol 1994 - 2000 Fire and Iron Gallery, Surrey; Exeter University, Devon 1993 Merz Contemporary Art Gallery, London; "Art for Sale", London; Tobacco Art Gallery, London 1992 World Wildlife Fund Environmental Sculpture Exhibition (competition finalist), Millbank, London; South London Art Gallery, London; "Art in the Park" (outdoors), Essex 1991 "Doors of the Earth" (outdoors), Brighton; Atlantis Art Sale, London 1990 Church House Gallery, Dorset; North Street Studios Exhibition, London 1989 - 1990 Young Unknowns Gallery, London 1988 Chelsea Gardens Outdoor Show, London | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biography / CVBorn and raised in Kenya (’62), Fiona studied at West Sussex College of Design (’80-’81), Newcastle Polytechnic (’81-83), Byam Shaw School of Art, London (’84-’87) and Exeter University (’93-’94), gaining Art Foundation (merit), Diploma (distinction) and PGCE.She has been developing my art over many years (drawings, paintings, mixed media work and sculptures), exhibiting widely throughout Southern England, with collections abroad. Exhibitions include Merz Contemporary Art Gallery, London; Tobacco Art Gallery, London; Black Swan Arts, Frome; Atkinson Gallery, Street; Delamore Gallery and Sculpture Garden, Devon and a Solo Exhibition at Tobacco Factory, Bristol. Fiona"s work can presently be seen at the Ginger Fig Gallery, Taunton. She was also represented by the Fire and Iron Gallery, Surrey for several years in the 90"s. Fiona shows at various Art and Design Fairs, participates in Somerset Art Weeks Events, local Festivals and works to private and public commission for indoor and outdoor sculptures. Concurrent with working as an Artist, Fiona runs Workshops, represents NADFAS Charity Organisation as a Young Arts School Groups Organiser in the South West and teaches Art part-time at All Hallows Preparatory School. Fiona moved to the South West from London where she held two consecutive Artist-in-Residence posts at Kensington and Chelsea College and Westminster Institute (’90-’92), worked as a Sculpture Technician and in Props, Set and Lighting Design in the late ‘80’s. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Artist StatementI focus primarily on steel, copper and wire sculptures, sometimes created out of found and scrap materials, based on human, animal and plant structures. I moved into steel and wire because of its capacity to produce strong linear structures, the starkness and contrast of steel against natural textures and the earthiness of rust as it ages. The wire adds a more delicate, colourful dimension.Drawing is usually my starting point. The woven coloured wires in some of my sculptures have parallels with the textures and marks in my drawings and paintings. Some of my figurative 3-d pieces retain an element of academic linear form – as drawings in space. I like to create pieces which have a strong presence. My upbringing and frequent trips to Kenya have a strong bearing on the earthy, skeletal, organic, exaggerated forms, textures and colours with which I work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards and PrizesWinner in 3-d category: Wildlife Artist of the Year '09, Mall Galleries, London | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Public WorksCollaborative Sculpture sited at Exeter University ("94 onwards); 7 Sculptures sited at Dobbies Garden Centre, Shepton Mallet, Somerset | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qualifications / EducationFoundation Art; Byam Shaw Diploma (Fine Art, Sculpture - distinction); PGCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Teaching ExperienceFiona gained a PGCE in Art - Secondary School teaching and ACSET 1 in Adult Education. She has taught Art both full and part-time from "94 onwards. Schools include Churchill School, Bristol, Kings of Wessex School, Cheddar and All Hallows Preparatory School, Cranmore. Fiona also runs independent Workshops at local schools, Community Centres, Arts Events (such as Somerset Art Weeks) and Festivals (for example Priddy Festival).Fiona"s main teaching has involved A Level, GCSE, KS3 and KS2 including textiles and photography. She has co-ordinated and led art trips, national and international (London, Bristol, Barcelona…) ran A" Level Life Drawing classes and facilitated and led several Curriculum Enrichment fortnights. Fiona has also worked as a Sculpture Technician and Artist-in-Residence - part-time at Kensington and Chelsea College and Westminster Adult Education Institute, London | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Influences / InspirationI have always been intrigued by nests and the process of weaving intricate structures. This possibly comes from my background in Kenya – I was born and brought up there. Africa is still a big part of me and I do need to return occasionally to centre myself, refuel my visual vocabulary and gain further inspiration. From an early age I was surrounded by creatures in an extremely earthy outdoor environment. Arts and crafts are also an inherent part of life in Africa and one can’t help but absorb it. Weaving, carving and artefacts made from found materials dominate villages and markets. Even the homes of Africans tend to be ‘woven’ structures caked in red mud. The common sight of overladen acacia trees dripping with weavers’ nests and elongated silhouettes set against vivid reds, burnt oranges and blues are a constant memory.Insects, generally, fascinate me... often bulbous, solid structures on spiky, pincer-pointed legs, hence my ‘Dung Beetle and Ball’ piece! The patience and dexterity of birds and insects is awe-inspiring. I used to watch ants for hours when I was a child! Their gigantic red anthills are so sculptural... I have made a series of wire structures based on these. I love Louise Bourgeois’ ‘Maman’ spider pieces - they have an amazing power. Giacometti’s linear drawings and elongated 3-d figures inspire me. I also love the layered patches of colour and marks in Paul Klee’s paintings, and the organic forms in Eva Hesse’s sculptures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Price Range of WorkFiona Campbell's work has a price range from £367 to £2500. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mediums utilisedFiona Campbell's work is found in the following materials:steel rod and copper wire, Steel Rod and Wire, Steel and wire, copper and nitrate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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