by gwenda jones BA(Hons) . ARBSA
Ceramic Stoneware. Metal Plinth
h: 44 w: 16 d: 22 (cms).
Noble Mariner, an interior or exterior ceramic stoneware portrait, sculpted from life, celebrates the quiet strength, humility, and resilience of this veteran seafarer. Created in terracotta clay, the work deliberately echoes the presence of a grand bronze monument while honouring the mariner’s modest origins and life at sea. Rich earthy tones, oxides, and textured surfaces pay homage to the elemental forces of the ocean and the wisdom ingrained through experience and respect for nature’s power and the enduring human spirit. Displayed on a weathered steel plinth, the sculpture contrasts fragility with steadfastness, symbolising both the mariner and the ships he sailed. Noble Mariner pays tribute to those who face the sea’s relentless forces with dignity, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world.
£950 (As exhibited.)
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by gwenda jones BA(Hons) . ARBSA
Ceramic Stoneware
h: 51 w: 50 d: 32 (cms).
Equs embodies unbridled strength and quiet grace, holding the tension between stillness and imminent movement. Fluid textures, layered patinas, and bold sculptural form evoke power and vulnerability. The work honours the enduring connection between horse and human. Rooted in my own enduring love affair with the horse, this work reflects a lifelong fascination with the equine form, its symbolic and empathic presence throughout history and art. Across cultures, this relationship has shaped identity, labour, ritual, and imagination. Equs becomes both a personal tribute and a wider reflection on coexistence, shared histories, respect and the timeless dialogue between humanity and horse. An unspoken dialogue of intimacy. Honesty. Without judgment.
£1750 (As exhibited.)
Please Note: All sold artworks must be collected from Yardley Arts between 22nd - 24th July, 11am - 5pm. Buyers are welcome to collect in person or arrange a courier to collect on their behalf.
