David Tucker
I am an Artist Blacksmith, designing and making experimental Forged Ironwork which attempts to expand the boundaries of the medium, from large scale Architectural work, to smaller Sculptural and Craft pieces. What links everything is a strong desire to experiment with the vast potential of hot forged iron; form, structure, texture and colour, as well as to respond to environment, character, history to create new, exciting forms. Every piece is the result of hours of experiment, working the metal creatively and responding to the results.
My work has been exhibited widely, including at the Museum of Modern Art, Japan; at Jugend Gestaltet, Germany (where I was awarded the annual prize); at the V & A Museum, London, as well as at numerous local and National galleries and exhibitions. My most recently completed commission is a pair of sculptural entrance gates for the newly opened Gilbert and George Centre, London, developed in collaboration with the artists to create a fitting first point of contact and signature identity for the building. I am also currently completing several sculptural information stands for use across the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, designed in collaboration with the artists responsible for the information boards and inspired by the strong industrial identity of the Mills. Past projects include the Arts Council funded 'Hands on History' sculptural vessel for Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, an Interactive Display Case for a hoard of 12th century coins for Buxton museum and Art Gallery, and Main Entrance gates for Christchurch, Lichfield.
