Artist
Chelsea Vivash
With a background in Fine Art, Chelsea later returned to study furniture design and making. Since then her practice has developed from an appreciation for the shape, colour, and texture of hand-crafted objects, often exploring the boundaries of function and non-function. Her most recent work combines her making skills with her love of drawing.
Chelsea's pieces are made with the traditional woodworking technique of marquetry. She uses veneer surplus from large-scale manufacturers, meaning that each piece is unique. She often works from her own drawn studies with skillful precision but also enjoys the element of mystery during the pressing process.
"My work makes light of the beautiful textures and patterns of wood grain. I want the audience to get up close and explore the details of the pieces. I’m bringing to life small offcuts of wood and allowing them to stand out and be appreciated by the viewer. I aim for the colours and shapes to bring a sense of balance to a room, I hope that my pieces are both calming and stimulating at the same time."
Chelsea is available for bespoke mirror commissions where you can choose your size, style and colour palette. For pricing and details please get in touch.
AVAILABLE ARTWORKS
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September Drop 2024
“A series of marquetry pieces that are all inspired by my sketchbook drawings, focusing on composition and a high level of detail, these pieces are a first collection in which I'm working towards a new aesthetic direction.” - Chelsea Vivashale ends Thursday 19th at 10 AM.
November Drop 2023
"The Frustum Lamp is the result of three dimensional veneer experiments, combining an abstract marquetry design with a simple shape to create this functional lamp. Rolling, refrences natural forms and combines muted tones to evoke feelings of autumn." - Chelsea Vivash, Rolling Time
July Drop 2023
"This collection of pieces are inspired by the work I made whilst completing a week long residency at This House in Amberley, Stroud. The works are a combination of abstract pieces as well as still lives. They are a development of collages and drawings created during my stay." - Chelsea Vivash, Amberley Views
March Drop 2023
"A continued exploration into shape colour and texture of wood grain. This varied small collection includes studies that have and will inform plans for future larger works." - Chelsea Vivash, Spring Dreaming
Drop 5 - Winter 2022
"A series of still life and landscape studied completed throughout a week long residency at This House in Amberley, Stroud. The breathing space that the residency gave, allowed for an exploration into shape colour and texture using the medium of pencil on paper. The imagery in these pieces is taken from my surroundings both within and outside Epsworth Cottage in Amberley." - Chelsea Vivash, Breathing Space
Drop 4 - Autumn 2022
"A collection of new marquetry works all created in 2022. These pieces are an organic exploration into shape colour and texture. Taking inspiration from natural shapes and veneer offcuts." - Chelsea Vivash, Drawing with Wood
The Home Open Call Collection
"A collection of handmade marquetry mirror frames created using natural and dyed natural wood veneers. The abstract shapes, textures and colours in these pieces are inspired by the offcuts that are a natural part of my making process. This collection features four new mirror shapes, designed and made with Partnership Editions in mind." - Chelsea Vivash, Reflection
