Jeanne Argent

Sculptor

Most of my work is based on botanical subjects. The plant kingdom is a rich source of intriguing shapes which surprise and delight the eye. I use the plants in my garden as a starting point for drawings and small maquettes which I enlarge and alter to create three dimensional sculptures. Some of these are large enough to site in the landscape. I model in clay or plaster depending on the structure of the work, then make my own moulds and cast limited editions, usually in a natural material such as cement. I also produce silkscreen prints, fabric collages and small ceramics.