David Nash on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Two Wales
Post categories: Sculpture,ÌýTelevision
| 14:26 UK time, Thursday, 2 June 2011
Like sculpture? Make sure you watch a new programme on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Two Wales tonight about Wales-based artist David Nash, one of the leading figures in sculpture in Britain.
Nash was born in Esher, Surrey in 1945. He studied at Kingston College of Art, Brighton College of Art and Chelsea School of Art, and moved to Blaenau Ffestiniog in north Wales after leaving Chelsea.
He is considered one of Britain's most important living artists and has established an international reputation. His sculptures are held in collections at major galleries and public spaces around the world.
This programme reveals how Blaenau Ffestiniog is fundamental to the artist's ideas and has been a major part of his success.
Working in wood, Nash has developed a deep understanding of his materials. Natural forces and the nature of the tree itself are integral to his art. Cut with a chainsaw and allowed to crack, warp and bend or planted on a hillside to grow into a form as a 'living sculpture', the landscape of north Wales is often the foundation of his work.
David Nash is on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Two Wales on Thursday 2 June at 7pm, and will be available to watch again on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ iPlayer for the subsequent seven days.
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At 2nd Jun 2011, photoglyn wrote:As a fellow Welsh artist I have tried every which way to get in touch with you Laura, including e-mailing the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ to no avail, so I can only think of using this comment form - really hope you don't mind. How do we let you know of forthcoming events by Welsh artists please ? I have a large one man show at a prestigious London gallery and I've been unable to inform you about it. Having been a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ contributor on several TV programmes it would be great for you guys to promote this show for me please, Dymuniadau Gorau iawn, Glyn Davies
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At 3rd Jun 2011, Laura C - ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Wales Interactive wrote:Hi Glyn, you can drop the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Wales Arts website an email at the address: wales.arts@bbc.co.uk .
If anyone missed the programme on David Nash, remember you can watch it on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ iPlayer for the next six days.
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At 12th Jun 2011, photoglyn wrote:Many thanks Laura, much appreciated, will keep you posted, best wishes
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