Flora Gare

Concepts Flora's practise is centred around the transient; what is passing temporary, 'momentary or short lived'. Using a variety of media she investigates ways of looking, exploring memory and time, often with transparent or semi translucent materials. Inspired by the elements of light and water she creates sculptural forms and installations for public and private spaces. Influences The body, installation, light Career path After completing a BA Hons, Fine Art 2:1, I started the Ma Sculpture at Winchester School of Art finishing in 1998. A year later becoming Artist in Residence at the Farnham Maltings (Surrey). This opportunity significantly developed my practice building up a track record with the S.E.A Board, receiving funding for various projects. In February 2001 I got a grant for the project 'Inhale, exhale' research at Frimley Park Hospital. Following on from that work I received further funding to attend the ArtSci conference in New York, November 2001 and a commission from GLS Design for a fibre optic sculpture for the Amsterdam Ecoc Trade Fair 2001. Artist in Residence at St Andrew's Church, Farnham, creating work on site for exhibition in May 2003. November 2003 Light Commission, Royal London Hospital. January 2004, Artist in Residence at St Catherine's School, Bramley, Surrey creating large living willow sculpture with the students and a light sculpture commission for the school in April 2004.