Skip to main content

Blackthorn Boat

By Frances Carlile 2020
Made of thorns and copper plated, third in the sculpture series to accompany the Falling Light woodcuts.
Iufbeksjlu6ed4bvtkbrq Frances Carlile

West Wind Procession, Wells Cathedral

Blackthorn House

A Gap In the Trees

Join Axis

We support artists

Funding, visibility, connection and practical help. 

Membership includes £15 million of Public Liability Insurance!

Axis is an independent charity, funded by our members. 
Become a Member

Axis turns 35 this year

In 2026, we’ll put more than £70,000 directly into artists’ hands.

We support artists with funding, visibility, connection and practical help. 

Membership includes £15 million of Public Liability Insurance!

Axis is an independent charity, funded by our members. 
Learn more