Matthew Chambers

Natural tones and organic forms embody these new sculptures by Matthew Chambers, developing his work using a process, completely new to him, of layering, cutting and altering to achieve an incredible new form that, though stable, is purposely angled so it appears to be on the verge of toppling. This creates a beautiful sense of movement and precariousness, provoking tension as solidity juxtaposes fragility. This new work belies weight, balance and gravity to provoke opposite reactions and feelings in the viewer. Matthew achieves this wonderful sense of unease and grace, whilst maintaining his precision in throwing, aesthetic sense of colour and form to create sculptures that continue to beguile and astound.