Charles Myatt
Charles myatt - A sculptor/ designer/ fabricator working between art, construction and landscape. I am also a trained archaeological draftsman and skateboarder with an interest in all aspects of our built environment and public space.
Q&A
Artist Statement
Charles myatt – commercial fabricator, public space investigator, concrete specialist, skateboarder. |
What craft do you work with?
I operate between many disciplines and materials but my main specialism is in concrete and lime based material.
What inspires you to work with this craft?
Concrete is one of the most commonly used and versatile building materials the world over. It is workable in a fluid state making it appropriate for mould making and in a hard state when it is treated like stone/masonry. Also, when combined with other materials it has incredible structural properties and durability.
How do you start your creative process?
I usually begin a creative process by considering materials, processes and ideas alongside the following; how a thing will be used and what it needs to tolerate the environment and stresses around it; The limitations of my material – what are its properties? What is scientifically possible? And how can I play / experiment within these constraints?
How would you best describe your workspace and what tools could you not do without?
My workspace is getting a little too small for its needs! It is well organised and is separated into a clean zone for drawing, computing and reading and a workshop / display area for storing, sculpting, pouring… generally working with messy materials and processes. Importantly it is on the ground floor; I could not live without my various trolleys and dollies for lifting and moving heavy objects.
I also regularly work on various sites / locations, in the Glasgow sculpture studios and at The Arches Diy.
Are there new techniques you would like to try?
endless.
What have you learnt or the best advice you have received that you would like to share with fellow crafters?
Take time to play and experiment, cross pollinate ideas and practice interdisciplinary from time to time.
There is a world of building, craft and materiality around us all of the time and it is very important in how we live our daily lives
Media & Contact
Representation
Freelancing
Contact
Email: charles.myatt@gmail.com
References
Instagram: myatt_atelier
Contact:
Email: charles.myatt@gmail.com
Photography credit
Finn Dove, Jack Mccallum, Reece Leung |
Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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