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Artist Makes Intricate Tree Sculptures By Twisting Single Strands Of Wire
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Artist Makes Intricate Tree Sculptures By Twisting Single Strands Of Wire

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Brixham-based sculpture artist and author Clive Maddison did each and every one of these majestic tree creations by twisting single strands of wire into roots, trunks, branches, and leaves. What makes these tree sculptures even more amazing is how well-made they are – there are no adhesives and no soldering has been done. It’s all wire!

Some of the trees sit on wooden bases made of a variety of tree species, including Yew and American Walnut. Each wire tree looks radically different from the next one and comes with an explanation of the real trees that they are based on and where the artist got his inspiration. Maddison’s ongoing wire artworks pay homage to the vast diversity of the natural world.

More info: www.clivemaddison.com (h/t: colossal, demilked)

My sculptures are inspired by the trees I see,” Maddison told Bored Panda about his unique art. “Many are made in the form of a particular species but are not necessarily a copy of a particular tree. Occasionally I will use a photograph to try to get close to an actual tree.

I mainly twist by hand and tighten the larger branches with pliers. I also have a few special tools that I have made myself to help with some of the difficult tasks.

A sculpture can take between twenty and forty hours depending on complexity. This is half the time it took for my first ones.

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I feel it is quite fitting to use wood for the bases of my sculptures as it reflects the beauty of what a tree produces.

I wouldn’t say the materials were influenced by my work as an electrician but it is certainly true that manipulating wires without losing track of what the end goal is comes naturally from my skill in this field.

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We’d like to thank Clive for his interview. We wish him the best of luck with his beautiful sculptures!

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DavidRutter
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh man, can you imagine one where the "leaf" parts are made of copper, so it turns green as it corrodes? beautiful!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks really nice but I don't think I could make a tree that looks any where near that.

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suzieque50
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I googled "Clive Maddison" - http://www.leechapmangallery.co.uk/default.html. Apparently, you can only purchase by visiting the gallery.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing sculptures! Great job, congratulations. I wonder how much time he needed to do this.

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DeborahValentine
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wonderful work! It might hurt my hands after a while of twisting wire, that is if I wanted to attempt it.

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Tina McClung
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, the amount of time, talent, and intricacy put into these are just magnificent! I am in awe. Simply amazing.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. But I think Helene Barrott-Designs in Wire are much better xxx

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HeleneBarrott
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I make wire tree sculptures too, although a different style to these. come check out my work if you want :) https://www.facebook.com/HBDIW

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Sh.Poezija
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool :-) There's a Macedonian artist who works on a similar project https://www.facebook.com/snigori

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DavidRutter
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh man, can you imagine one where the "leaf" parts are made of copper, so it turns green as it corrodes? beautiful!

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54872273ef685 avatar
54872273ef685
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks really nice but I don't think I could make a tree that looks any where near that.

suzieque50 avatar
suzieque50
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I googled "Clive Maddison" - http://www.leechapmangallery.co.uk/default.html. Apparently, you can only purchase by visiting the gallery.

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KacperZięba
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing sculptures! Great job, congratulations. I wonder how much time he needed to do this.

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DeborahValentine
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wonderful work! It might hurt my hands after a while of twisting wire, that is if I wanted to attempt it.

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Tina McClung
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, the amount of time, talent, and intricacy put into these are just magnificent! I am in awe. Simply amazing.

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mrshoppo
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. But I think Helene Barrott-Designs in Wire are much better xxx

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HeleneBarrott
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I make wire tree sculptures too, although a different style to these. come check out my work if you want :) https://www.facebook.com/HBDIW

sh.poezija avatar
Sh.Poezija
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool :-) There's a Macedonian artist who works on a similar project https://www.facebook.com/snigori

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