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About Tim Norris
Tim specialises in large-scale Sculptural Furniture, his work draws its inspiration from the surrounding landscape and where possible uses indigenous natural materials, in combination with recycled or engineered parts.
tim has a range of experience in both exhibiting and constructing commissioned work in the landscape. A proven track record of Commissions and Residencies, Including, Artist in Residence at The Irwell Sculpture Trail, The Grizedale Forest, and The National Cycle Network.
Rather than produce solely Furniture or Sculpture he creates inspirational environments for the public to relax, chat and enjoy.
tim has run a wide range of workshops in many different settings. Working on site with groups, constructing large sculptures to running one-day workshops in schools and Community centres.

CURRICULUM VITAE

D.O.B: 31.10.72

EDUCATION:

1992-95 K.I.A.D,Canterbury, Ba (Hons),Fine Art.
1991-92 Chelsea School of Art, London, Foundation course.


COMMISSIONS / RESIDENCIES:

2004 Sculpture Residency, Lead Artist Sustrans, Didcot to Upton, Oxfordshire.
2003 Sculpture Commission, Ardudwy Cycle Route, Harlech, Wales.
2002 Sculpture Commission, Thames Chase, Harold wood, Essex
2001 Sculpture Residency, Irwell Sculpture Trail, Manchester
2001 Sculpture Commission, Green Chain Walk, Downham, London
2000 Sculpture Commission, Langthorne Park, London.
1999 Sculpture Residency, Brierley Forest, Nottingham.
1999 Sculpture Commission, The National Cycle Network, Kent
1998 Sculpture Commission, Eltham College, Kent.
1997 Sculpture Residency, Kilvey Community Woodland, Wales.
1996 Sculpture Residency, Grizedale Forest, Cumbria
1995 Sculpture Commission, Mount Ephraim Gdns, Herne hill, Kent.
1994/95 Sculpture Commission, Stour Valley Art Project, Kent.

EXHIBITIONS:

2002 “Booked”, Waterstones, Piccadilly, London
2001 “Uprising”,Chumleigh Gardens, Southwalk, London
2001 “Bloodstream”, Islington Mill, Manchester.
2000 ”Shopwork” Alternative Artspace. Camberwell, London
2000 “The New 8” The Sound house Gallery, London
1997 "Sculpture 97" The Henley Festival, Oxfordshire
1995 “Mixed media” The Candid Gallery Islington, London
1994 “Sculpture at Canterbury”, St Augustines Gdns, Kent


WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY PROJECTS:

2004 “Leaf seats”, Mountsfield Park, Lewisham, London.
2004 “Wildlife Garden sculptures” Northdown Primary School, Margate, Kent.
2002 “Lorrimore Square ”, Camberwell, London.
2001 “The Stour Valley Art Project” Kings wood, Kent.
2001 “The Crab and Winkle Way“ Whistable Community College, kent
2001 “Carving Workshop” Southwalk World Village, London
2001 “Woodland gallery” Clifton Country park , Salford
2000 “Woodcarving Workshops”, Langthorne park, London
1999 “Shrines”, Kintore way school, London
1999 “Woodcarving Workshops” Lewisham Fun Day, London
1998 “Woodcarving Workshops”, Eltham College, Kent
1998 “Sculptural bins” Recycled Materials, St Helens School
1997 “Community Sculpture Trail”, Bon-y-maen Swansea Wales.
1997 "Woodland sculpture", Cefn Hengoed School, Swansea
1997 "Vikings" Workshops, Combined Schools Project.
1995 "Stone Carving Workshops" Create Arts Festival, Ashford
1994 "Tour de France” Workshops, Kings school, Canterbury, Kent

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2000 Andy Goldsworthy, Sculptor, Moolight path, Challock Forest
1996/7 Yan Niedojadlo, Interactive Sculptures, Royal Festival,Hall
1995 Stephen Cox, Granit carving, Kew Gardens, London
1994 Stone Restoration Department, Canterbury Cathedral
1994/6 Richard Harris, Sculptor, Kings Wood, Kent and Dorchester.

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