Jez Gibson-Harris
The artists work takes its reference from natural forms with marine, bird, animal and plant influences that aim to stimulate emotion and explore a sensual feeling of flowing motion. The sculptures take form in computer space, that of an infinite artificial environment. In their final form the sculptures are rooted in three dimensions, but pertain to a fourth dimension,* of the freedom of flight through air or sea.
The work of Constantin Brancusi and Henry Moore have been major influences in my work along with the iconography of prehistoric, Minoan, tribal and Inuit art and their representation of human and animal forms.
The work is envisaged and developed using Zbrush software and ‘high end’ 3D CAD software. Chosen works are transformed into maquettes via a digital 3D Rapid Prototyping Machine, which prints a 3D maquette of the sculpture in acrylic for evaluation. Once a maquette has been chosen, the 3D data is enlarged to the required size and a further 3D print is made. The 3D printed form is hand finished and plated with a metal finish.
*that which is beyond ordinary experience.
Education:
BTec ND Foundation Art
Richmond College. 1978-1979
Jewellery & Silversmithing 1979-80
Sir John Cass College of Art, London
Exhibitions:
Jewellery Redefined, The 1st nternational Exhibition of Multi-Media
Non-Precious Jewellery 1982, The British Craft Centre, London
30 Jewellers,1982, Aspects Gallery, London
Oxford Artist Group,1994 Oxford Library
Own exhibition stand of sculpture at Ideal Homes & Gardens 1996, Olympia, London
Feature Films & Television Industry:
Since 1980: Freelance Film Technician specializing in Animatronics and Prosthetics in Film, TV, Commercials and Museum Industry
1979-1986 Feature Films included:
The Dark Crystal
Return of the Jedi, Star Wars
Greystoke
007, Tomorrow Never Dies
Walking with Dinosaurs and many, many, many more.
1986 set up own company Crawley Creatures Ltd. in Crawley, Nr. Witney, Oxon. Now based in Buckingham.
Awards:
Two Baftas, Television Craft Awards, 2002 & 2003 & four nominations.
Emmy, Television Award, 2000 & three nominations
Two Royal Television Society Awards, 1999 - one for Innovation and one for Team
TRIC Award for Team, 1999
Millenium Products Award for Innovation, 2000
Directors Club Deutschland Auszeichnung, 1990
Contact details:
Telephone: 01280 815300
Studio address: Unit 8, Swan Business Centre, Osier Way, Buckingham, Bucks. MK18 1TB
Email: jez@crawley-creatures.com
Website: www.crawley-creatures.com/
The work of Constantin Brancusi and Henry Moore have been major influences in my work along with the iconography of prehistoric, Minoan, tribal and Inuit art and their representation of human and animal forms.
The work is envisaged and developed using Zbrush software and ‘high end’ 3D CAD software. Chosen works are transformed into maquettes via a digital 3D Rapid Prototyping Machine, which prints a 3D maquette of the sculpture in acrylic for evaluation. Once a maquette has been chosen, the 3D data is enlarged to the required size and a further 3D print is made. The 3D printed form is hand finished and plated with a metal finish.
*that which is beyond ordinary experience.
Education:
BTec ND Foundation Art
Richmond College. 1978-1979
Jewellery & Silversmithing 1979-80
Sir John Cass College of Art, London
Exhibitions:
Jewellery Redefined, The 1st nternational Exhibition of Multi-Media
Non-Precious Jewellery 1982, The British Craft Centre, London
30 Jewellers,1982, Aspects Gallery, London
Oxford Artist Group,1994 Oxford Library
Own exhibition stand of sculpture at Ideal Homes & Gardens 1996, Olympia, London
Feature Films & Television Industry:
Since 1980: Freelance Film Technician specializing in Animatronics and Prosthetics in Film, TV, Commercials and Museum Industry
1979-1986 Feature Films included:
The Dark Crystal
Return of the Jedi, Star Wars
Greystoke
007, Tomorrow Never Dies
Walking with Dinosaurs and many, many, many more.
1986 set up own company Crawley Creatures Ltd. in Crawley, Nr. Witney, Oxon. Now based in Buckingham.
Awards:
Two Baftas, Television Craft Awards, 2002 & 2003 & four nominations.
Emmy, Television Award, 2000 & three nominations
Two Royal Television Society Awards, 1999 - one for Innovation and one for Team
TRIC Award for Team, 1999
Millenium Products Award for Innovation, 2000
Directors Club Deutschland Auszeichnung, 1990
Contact details:
Telephone: 01280 815300
Studio address: Unit 8, Swan Business Centre, Osier Way, Buckingham, Bucks. MK18 1TB
Email: jez@crawley-creatures.com
Website: www.crawley-creatures.com/
