Artist
One of Tom’s first jobs working with wood was creating sculptural wooden seats for Surrey Council on various pieces of public land. Tom was able to work on site, creating each seat where it was going to end up; and says that by doing so he was able to help people understand the importance and meaning of sculpture in the landscape. It’s something he says is one of his greatest achievements.
Tom particularly enjoys working with cedar; creating sculpture and seating from this robust wood allows him to “go with the flow and free to work in the zone” he says. “I don’t like to be constrained to straight lines and things that have to work a certain way. As well as creating numerous site specific sculptures for private clients across the UK, Tom’s work has been shown in East Sussex’ Wing gallery, Hannah Pescher Sculpture Garden and Sussex Prairie Garden
“I don’t like things to stand out too much, or be too ostentatious” says Tom, who’s body of public work is also dotted around his home county of Surrey. One of his last large scale pieces ‘Grains’ – created with Surrey Hill Arts – looks out over the landscape. Each piece of wood resembling a grain of sand. The work was formed shortly after a pivotal trip to Joshua Tree.
