Jayne Walker

Collectively called Land Vessels, these works have been inspired by the various effects of erosion on the landscape and geological strata which she experienced whilst walking the Welsh, Cornish and Scottish coastlines. Being a Boat Builder at Cardiff docks her father has been an important influence as Jayne tries to emulate his accurate eye for line and form. More recently inspiration has come from the more dramatic landscapes of British Columbia and Alberta. Maps showing contour lines and geological illustrations have also been of great interest along with nautical instruments - especially 19th century travel globes which are encased in leather hemispheres, thus being domed vessels for holding the miniature earth.
Collectively called Land Vessels, these works have been inspired by the various effects of erosion on the landscape and geological strata which she experienced whilst walking the Welsh, Cornish and Scottish coastlines. Being a Boat Builder at Cardiff docks her father has been an important influence as Jayne tries to emulate his accurate eye for line and form. More recently inspiration has come from the more dramatic landscapes of British Columbia and Alberta. Maps showing contour lines and geological illustrations have also been of great interest along with nautical instruments - especially 19th century travel globes which are encased in leather hemispheres, thus being domed vessels for holding the miniature earth.
Collectively called Land Vessels, these works have been inspired by the various effects of erosion on the landscape and geological strata which she experienced whilst walking the Welsh, Cornish and Scottish coastlines. Being a Boat Builder at Cardiff docks her father has been an important influence as Jayne tries to emulate his accurate eye for line and form. More recently inspiration has come from the more dramatic landscapes of British Columbia and Alberta. Maps showing contour lines and geological illustrations have also been of great interest along with nautical instruments - especially 19th century travel globes which are encased in leather hemispheres, thus being domed vessels for holding the miniature earth.
The Land Vessel sculptures are individually hand carved from Crystacal plaster which has first been cast into a former. After carving and sanding, pencil drawing is occasionally applied to the surface which is then fixed to stop any smudging of the pencil lines and then further sealed with layers of wax.