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Five Examples of Rustic Sculpture

6/9/2016

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Rustic Sculpture: Classic and Contemporary
Rustic sculpture can classify a large variety of work. From completely contemporary artists creating abstract things, to classic mountain styles that have been, and will continue to be, popular among mountain communities, rustic sculpture is a broad classification. Check out these wonderful artists below to learn more about rustic sculptures.

​1. Anna Gillespie
Anna utilizes natural materials to create figural works of art. She makes these large scale figures out of everything from acorns to stone and metals. Anna lives and works in the UK, but her work can be found and private and public collections around the world. 

Anna Gillespie nature sculpture as explained by Matt Tommey.
Sculptural figures made of acorns and branches.

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Outdoor Wall Sculpture Decor

6/9/2016

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Wall Sculpture Decor for the Hearth
The outdoor living room is a newer trend for home decor in the past few decades. Recreating the comfort of life indoors with a closeness to nature and climate, especially in such wonderfully temperate areas like here in Asheville, North Carolina, has become very popular. These outdoor spaces are an extension of the living room and are meant to be used, shared, and enjoyed. At the center of many of these spaces is the hearth. Like in another room, the hearth is the focal point of the space and should be complemented with artwork that will be a centerpiece for the room. My sculptural wall hangings are the perfect addition to the decor of any outdoor space.
Wall sculpture decor by Matt Tommey in River Arts District. These vine baskets are a strong example of modern rustic decor.
Sculptural wall hanging over hearth crafted by Matt Tommey.

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Four Cool Wall Sculpture Artists

6/8/2016

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What is wall sculpture decor?
Wall Sculpture Decor is three dimensional artwork that is made for the wall, or meant to hang. Offering lots of opportunities for shadows, depth, and design, the three dimensionality of wall sculpture permits these artists below to produce some fabulous work!


​Michael Sherrill

A local of Western North Carolina, Michael Sherrill has been experimenting with colored ceramic sculpture for decades now. His work combines intricately crafted pieces of colored clay and forged metals which serve as the primary structure of the pieces. These sculptures are beautiful examples of wall sculpture decor for any space. Michael's work can be found across the United States and world in museums and private collections. 
Wall sculpture decor by Michael Sherrill.
Sculptural piece by Michael Sherrill.

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Random Weaving with Grapevine

6/7/2016

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A New Technique for Weaving any Objects
What is grapevine?
Wild grapevine truly is a vining plant. Without any major trunk, it has many stems and can grow to substantial  heights. The problem with grapevine in the wild is that it grows so fast that it can overtake other plants. Along roadsides or on fences, this vine will grow fast and can destroy the plants it covers. Needless to say, a great plant to kill and use to weave!
Large woven vessel made by Matt Tommey. This rustic sculpture is made of kudzu, mimosa bark, grapevine, and honeysuckle.
Random weave vessel made of grapevine, barks, and kudzu.

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Rustic Sculpture Basketry

6/6/2016

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Branch art for fireplace mantel made by Matt Tommey in Asheville, North Carolina's River Arts District.
Rustic fireplace mantel sculpture made by Matt Tommey.
Adding Sculpture to Your Home
Over the years, I have noticed that more people are hesitant to buy sculptural artwork for their homes. Yes, it's often harder to find just the right fit for the space, especially considering the three dimensional nature of sculpture. Art lovers tend to steer towards paintings and more two dimensional artwork for the reason that it is easier to picture in the home, however, people always say the best things in life are hard... why not find the perfect sculptural piece for your home decor?


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Bark Harvesting and Basketry Workshop

6/6/2016

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Matt Tommey stands with group who takes his weaving class in River Arts District of Asheville, NC.
The Bark Harvesting and Basketry June 2016 Workshop Group!

An Introduction to Working with Bark

During this two day workshop, this lovely group of students learned how to harvest, prepare and weave the inner and outer barks of poplar and mimosa trees. We completed two woven baskets and had the chance to make a couple of bark buckets as well. Though all of these women had some great experience with weaving already, weaving with bark was a whole new territory which was fun to explore!

On day one, I demonstrated and taught the group how to remove the rough outer bark from poplar and mimosa trees we had cut down and brought to the studio. We then sliced and collected the inner barks of each sapling, allowing us to roll up what we collected to dry and use for weaving. 

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How to Make Sculptural Basket Art

6/6/2016

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Matt Tommey in the River Arts District of Asheville, North Carolina shows a group about the encaustic process for his sculptural basketry pieces.
A group of art-lovers stop by River Oaks to learn more about Matt's encaustic process for his sculptural basketry pieces.

Learning about Matt's Process

From time to time, groups will stop by the gallery to learn more about how Matt weaves and finishes his sculptural baskets. An avid teacher, Matt loves to share any of his weaving wisdom with visitors in the studio and anyone who is interested in learning more about basketry and how he creates his basket art.

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Basketry Sculpture in Contemporary Homes

5/28/2016

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Contemporary basket art by Matt Tommey in asheville, north carolina's river arts district.
Contemporary wall hanging sculpture by Matt Tommey in a client's basketry collection.

A Touch of Rustic

My sculptural baskets combine a myriad of natural materials and natural inspirations. Employing kudzu vine, beeswax, and copper leaves, these sculptures bring a rustic, yet modern accent to any space.

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Handcrafted Baskets Feature on MECA TV

5/26/2016

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Sculptural Art Baskets with Matt Tommey from MECATV on Vimeo.

Handcrafted Baskets by Matt Tommey

The other day, Julio from MECA TV came by the studio to learn more about the studio and how I make my handcrafted baskets. We did a tour of the gallery and I gave a brief demonstration on how to weave with kudzu vine. Check out the video above and continue on to learn more about my work.

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Making Basketry Contemporary

5/23/2016

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A group of women watch as Matt Tommey demonstrates the encaustic process that he uses for his basket sculptures. They are visiting from Flat Rock to the studio in Asheville, North Carolina's River Arts District.
A sculptural collection of kudzu baskets in clay, nested in Harry Lauder Walking Stick branches.

An Eye for Design

A major part of making art that people want in their homes is to constantly push the limits of your designs and try new things. Over the years, I have evolved constantly. From adding new weaving techniques to my repertoire, to using new materials and changing the shapes and contexts of my sculptural baskets, I have developed traditional weaving techniques into contemporary sculptures.

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