Natasha Carsberg

Statement

  • I am committed to producing site specific artworks in the landscape. These combine both sculpture and garden design, and often have sensory elements. I am particularly interested in producing sensory sculptures and landscapes, using different smells, textures, colours and sounds. My aim is to keep the design of the artwork as simple as possible - I want the users to concentrate on the sensory elements: the sound and flow of water, the smell and texture of the surface, contrasting colours. By interacting with the sculptures through the use of all their senses, I aim to encourage people to interpret their environment in different ways.

    I enter an area with no pre-conceived ideas - these develop through talking and working with the community. We explore the environment through a variety of creative workshops, which include producing small sculptures using both natural and man made materials.

    In my own practice, I work with steel, using natural forms as a starting point. I work directly with the steel, no preparatory drawings are used. The creative process is very fluid and instinctive the sculpture evolves through the working process.

    I use this same process when working with young people encouraging them to think on their feet, be spontaneous, and not be afraid of failure.


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Education

  • M.A. Art in Architecture University of East London.
  • C.E. Certificate in Garden Design Writtle College, Essex.
  • B.A. (Hons) Fine Art Falmouth School of Art, Cornwall.

Selected Exhibitions

Residencies & Commissions

  • 2006 Sculpture Commission & Sensory Sculpture Commission, Watt Tyler Sculpture Park, Pitsea, Essex.
  • 2006 Sentier Sculpture, Residency creating site specific sculpture in the landscape, Mayronnes, France.
  • 2005/6 Echoing the Garden, development of school grounds through workshops and installations.
  • 2005 Artist in Residence, Garden Design, Bramley Grange Primary School, South Yorkshire.

Sculpture commissions & Associated Workshops.

  • 2005 Oyster Park Junior School, South Yorkshire.
  • 2005 Chantiers D'Arts 'Gargouilles', Water related sculpture residency and commission, Cunlhat, France.
  • 2005 Artist in Residence, exploring the nature of environmental artworks through materials and processes. Llandaff Senior School, Cardiff.