Sophie Marsham
Sophie is a London based sculptor who works almost entirely with reclaimed and recycled metals. At the Chelsea School of Art in London, I trained as a public artist and therefore much of my work is designed and made for installation in buildings. This aspect of the work is very important to me; it is about getting art out of the gallery and into the public arena. I also create pieces for private commission.
The work usually begins with a surreal medley of raw material, perhaps some stainless-steel medical equipment, teeth from large farm cutting machinery, circular saw blades and car suspension springs. A spring mattress becomes a sheep, garden shears become a bird or cutlery becomes fingers and toes. The sculptures may grow organically as new objects are found or added.
Each sculpture is unique in terms of raw material and the scale of the project. Sometimes it is a photograph of the sculpture that is used for advertising or illustration purposes.
Previous clients have included:
Leo Burnett Advertising Agency, Harvey Nichols, Kirshenbaum Bond and Partners, The Times, New Scientist Magazine, Pret a Manger, Random House Publishing, etc.
I have exhibited extensively in London and internationally.
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