Petr Weigl

I'm inspired by British artist Petr Weigl's work. On one hand his work is very natural and raw, using heavy slabs of concrete and ceramic with details that look as if they have almost rotted away. On the other hand all of his pieces maintain a certain level of composure and elegance. The control of this juxtaposition is what makes these pieces so dynamic and interesting. (Thanks James)

Comments

[JMS]

I have one of these sculptures hanging in my bedroom. One of the best things about it is its depth. Throughout the day, every time you look at it, it looks different because of the way the light causes different shadows to cast over it. Sometimes when looking at it, it's as though you are looking at a landscape from way up in the sky. On another occasion you might find yourself looking into a dense forest. Looking up close you could be looking though a microscope at a petri-dish full of living organisms.
We chose to buy one of Petr's pieces after going to see his work at an open studio day at London’s Cockpit Arts Studio where lots of artists show and sell their work (http://www.cockpitarts.com). The first thing we noticed was how innovative his work was in comparison to the work by other artists on the day. Petr’s work with such a basic medium as concrete is impressive to see. The photos on his website look good, but if you get a chance to take a look in person, I totally recommend it.