Alison Milner: Decorative Minimalist
Artist, designer and maker Alison Milner refers to herself as a 鈥楧ecorative Minimalist鈥� 鈥� being inspired by the geometry of nature and by a simple, minimal use of materials. The relationship between nature and the man-made is a key theme in Milner鈥檚 work and many of her artworks illustrate landscapes, architecture, nature and wildlife.
Decorative Minimalist features a large-scale, illustrated tile mural entitled Walk in the Park. Designed exclusively for YSP, the mural consists of 160 ceramic tiles that capture the everyday life and soul of Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Yorkshire鈥檚 elemental weather, iconic works by Henry Moore and James Turrell, historic architecture such as Bretton Hall and the 18th century chapel, large sculptures being installed, a medley of wildlife by the lakes, and families enjoying a stroll, reinforce Milner鈥檚 and YSP鈥檚 belief that spending time outdoors surrounded by works of art and nature is good for your mind and body.
Working in a wide range of sustainable and natural materials, Milner鈥檚 chosen mediums are clay, plywood, paper and vitreous enamel, all of which are represented in this new exhibition at YSP. Learning about new materials and extending processes through collaboration with other makers and manufacturers is a key part of her practice. This exhibition sees a collaborative approach with British manufacturing companies, including A.J Wells & Sons, who have an enamelling factory on the Isle of Wight, Digital Ceramic Systems, based in The Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent, and Handprint, a silkscreen print studio in Brighton.
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Artist, designer and maker Alison Milner refers to herself as a 鈥楧ecorative Minimalist鈥� 鈥� being inspired by the geometry of nature and by a simple, minimal use of materials. The relationship between nature and the man-made is a key theme in Milner鈥檚 work and many of her artworks illustrate landscapes, architecture, nature and wildlife.
Decorative Minimalist features a large-scale, illustrated tile mural entitled Walk in the Park. Designed exclusively for YSP, the mural consists of 160 ceramic tiles that capture the everyday life and soul of Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Yorkshire鈥檚 elemental weather, iconic works by Henry Moore and James Turrell, historic architecture such as Bretton Hall and the 18th century chapel, large sculptures being installed, a medley of wildlife by the lakes, and families enjoying a stroll, reinforce Milner鈥檚 and YSP鈥檚 belief that spending time outdoors surrounded by works of art and nature is good for your mind and body.
Working in a wide range of sustainable and natural materials, Milner鈥檚 chosen mediums are clay, plywood, paper and vitreous enamel, all of which are represented in this new exhibition at YSP. Learning about new materials and extending processes through collaboration with other makers and manufacturers is a key part of her practice. This exhibition sees a collaborative approach with British manufacturing companies, including A.J Wells & Sons, who have an enamelling factory on the Isle of Wight, Digital Ceramic Systems, based in The Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent, and Handprint, a silkscreen print studio in Brighton.
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Artist, designer and maker Alison Milner refers to herself as a 鈥楧ecorative Minimalist鈥� 鈥� being inspired by the geometry of nature and by a simple, minimal use of materials. The relationship between nature and the man-made is a key theme in Milner鈥檚 work and many of her...
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