OUR HISTORY
Barbara Hepworth
The Hepworth Wakefield opened in 2011 to house the Wakefield Council Permanent Art Collection and provide a legacy for Barbara Hepworth in the town in which she was born.
Exclusive to The Hepworth Wakefield.
For the balance of Brutalism and Nature.
Inspired by Barbara Hepworth sculptures, the architecture of The Hepworth Wakefield and in celebration of the Hepworth Wakefield Garden - Yorkshire-based Plaey Workshop has made the Hepworth Block Vase.
The blocks are designed for single stem or small bunches of flowers or plants, dried or fresh. The pigmented jesmonite is lightly sealed - any water will darken and then dry out over time, developing a beautiful patina.
Due to their handmade nature, there will be slight variation in colour, size, shape and finish.
Handmade in Yorkshire.
Materials: Hand cast pigmented jesmonite. Due to the hand casting process, one side of the vase is smooth while the other shows the rougher texture of the jesmonite material.
Dimensions: each varies due to the nature of the process but approx. 10 x 8 x 3 cm.
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Barbara Hepworth (1903–1975) is one of the most important artists of the 20th century. She was at the forefront of multiple avant-garde art movements, with wide-ranging interests that infused her work. Deeply spiritual and passionately engaged with political and technological change, Hepworth focused on the dynamic physical encounter with sculpture and how this could allow the viewer to both reflect on and alter their perceptions and experiences of the world.
Standard Shipping:
Collection - FREE
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - £5
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - £10
UPS - £12
Europe - £35
Worldwide - £45
Artist Editions and Framed Prints attract higher shipping costs. You can see them here.
OUR HISTORY
The Hepworth Wakefield opened in 2011 to house the Wakefield Council Permanent Art Collection and provide a legacy for Barbara Hepworth in the town in which she was born.