Red1artstudio - Christine Smith Artist

Some of my other artworks.

Spring bedding.

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This was made as a slighty tongue in cheek piece a part of an outdoor exhibition. The lightbulbs were placed ithin an old iron bedspring and I could not resist the urge to use humour in the creation of this one off temporary piece!

Gold nesting chair.

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This giant nest inspired piece is made from willow with shredded and recycled paper mache. It was made for an outdoor exhibition and with a cushion it was used as a temporary garden chair!

Alternative bird feeder

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Alternative bird feeder made from willow and sheep fleece. Birds can take a bit of fleece for their nest and have a nibble on the food hanging from the sides!

Giant outdoor chair

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Semi permanent outdoor chair with bedding plants sown onto the seated area and to grow as if a living coloured cushion, I used low growing lavender plants. The chair is a wooden framework covered in plaster and sheeps fleece dipped in plaster. Made as part of my artist in residence position at Osterley House.

Gold Thrones

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Wooden framework covered in recycled, shredded paper mache. Made for an exhibition at Osterley House, National Trust and inspired by the grand furniture found in historic houses.

Recycled Phoenix

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Phoenix made from recycled tin food cans and old garden shears as part of an exhibition at Osterley House, National Trust.

Chickenwire sheep

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Sheep made from chickenwire as part of an exhibition at Osterley House, National Trust.

Beercan flower

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Garden sculpture made from recycled beer cans. Made for exhibition at Osterley House, National Trust during my time as artist in residence there.

Alternative recycled clock

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Alternative clock made for the alternative clock exhibition, organised by Adnams brewery,Southwold, Suffolk. Metal bird and wings made from recycled beer and soft drink cans.

Osterley seat

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Wooden framework covered in recycled, shredded paper mache made for an exhibition at Osterley House, National Trust.