Preview: Friday 30th August 17:30 onwards, all welcome!
Ben is a Cornish sculptor who creates his work surrounded by the extraordinary beauty of the place that has been his home since birth. A farmer’s son brought up on a cliff top above St Gennys, Ben’s work reflects his understanding of the ebbs and flows of nature and the forces that shape and influence it. His joyous sculptural forms flow out of his approach to life; he has experienced first-hand the drama of the Atlantic Ocean, the waves that crash against the beach, the experience of sailing on it and surfing through it, and the joy of encountering the species that call it home.
“My aim is to honour the forces at work on land, at sea, and in the air, and to capture a moment and an emotion in my art. I don’t try to replicate nature, only to share my love for it, and my reaction to its beauty. Sculpture is the right medium for me as I strive to give form to the essence of the energy all around us. I believe that it is necessary for a person’s well-being to feel a connection with nature. My work is an honest response to my love for the natural world.”