About Helen

“My love of gardening and farming led me to Willow Sculptures. I wanted something that would bring the garden alive, gets heads turning and bring a smile to your face.

My long lasting love of animals and the countryside has also helped my sculpture journey. Creating instantly recognisable animals which are more than simply an outline. They encapsulate movement, expression and always have a hint of personality! Growing up on a farm gave me a strong connection to animals and the way they move. I look at animals from a confirmation point of view like the Stockman would on the farm. As a child I spent many hours inspecting our livestock and cattle.

I carefully select each willow rod and use a dense, random weave to create form with detail, giving a feeling of movement and injecting expression.  My sculptural work is innovative with no pattern or formula to follow. I am self trained whilst always trying new ideas and concepts in my work.

Most of the sculptures can be very time consuming. I love the constant company from my beautiful dogs- Pickle and Oona! Endless cups of tea and the odd Gin and Tonic always help too!

Willow is so versatile with no two sculptures the same, to see how the sculptures can change and evolve as my style changes over the seasons is fascinating. I try to bring spirit into the sculpture from past experiences and visualising of fields and habitats whilst im working. Unfortunately I do often talk to the pieces whilst I work!!

Please get in contact if there is something bespoke you had in mind”

Love H x