WORK OF THE WEEK : Peter Randall-Page at Roche Court
Peter Randall-Page
Fructus, 2009
Kilkenny limestone
250 x 160 x 160 cm / 98 ½ x 63 x 63 in.
Peter Randall-Page (b.1954) carved intricate markings on the surface of huge limestone blocks, inspired by fossils and objects found in nature. His practice has always been informed and inspired by the study of natural phenomena and its subjective impact on our emotions. In recent years, his work has become increasingly concerned with growth. His sculptures seem to emerge from the earth as relics and fossils of the ancient natural world.
Randall-Page has undertaken numerous large scale commissions and exhibited widely. His work is held in international public and private collections including Japan, South Korea, Australia, USA, Germany and the Netherlands, and in the permanent collections of the Tate and the British Museum.
Corpus, 2009
Kilkenny limestone
235 x 160 x 160 cm / 7ft 8 ½ x 5ft 3 x 5ft 3 in.
Phyllotaxus, 2013
Kilkenny limestone
257 x 188 x 188 cm / 101 ½ x 74 x 74 in.
Corpus, 2009, Phyllotaxus, 2013, Fructus, 2009
Kilkenny limestone
Connections to Roche
Meetings
Last week, we were delighted that our current exhibiting artist Jacob van der Beugel visited Peter Randall-Page in his Dartmoor studio.
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Kilkenny Limestone
This material has also been used by Edmund de Waal in his recent water piece wind, water, stone, installed in the Walled Garden at Roche Court Sculpture Park.