Lucy Unwin

Lucy Unwin was born in Suffolk and grew up in the East Anglian countryside. She studied Fine Art Sculpture at Winchester School of Art graduating in 2006. She has made several working visits to Pietrasanta, Italy to improve her carving techniques as well as to source stone and tools. This year she spent time carving marble at the foot of the inspiring Black Mountains, France. Lucy has exhibited her work throughout the UK as well as working to commission, and has recently sold work internationally to Germany and the USA. She is currently working from a studio set in a beautiful valley in the Cotswolds.

The inspiration for my work derives from natural forms, be it organic shapes found in nature or the human figure. When working with stone I use the natural shape of the material for guidance before releasing the form within. The physical process of working, which is often very demanding is important to me. By combining both physical and mental energy I am able to create the desired outcome. I enjoy carving a variety of stone such as marble, limestone and onyx, and exploring the varying properties of the stone, adapting my designs to compliment the nature of the material. For the on form 2012 exhibition I have specifically imported white Carrara marble from Italy to explore my shell theme on a larger scale.