Elizabeth and Jorn

Elizabeth and Jorn left their native countries of Ireland and Denmark twenty-one and twenty six years ago respectively. They have both traveled to and lived in many countries but for the past twelve years have made the seaside town of Hua Hin in Thailand their home.
Working as a duo for sixteen years Elizabeth and Jorn's artistic collaboration is based upon shared inspirations and similar aesthetic ideas.

Harpy (Gold) Poseidon Odysseus and Penelope

Their work is split into two distinct groups; figurative sculptures and unique mirror frames.

Inspiration for their figures comes from things as diverse as mythological beings, ancient artistic artifacts and of course the world around them.

Even now in our technological world myths and archetypes, that have inspired the creators of beautiful objects for thousands of years have the power to evoke images, sensations and joy in the continuity of life.

The quirky magic of the ancient legends that is part of the inspiration for their work enables them to bring to it a subtle humor.

Elizabeth and Jorn in the workshop

Elizabeth and Jorn usually produce the originals of their sculptures in plaster, or wax, these are then cast in bronze using the lost wax process. The final cast sculpture is either colored with a patina or gilded by Elizabeth and Jorn with gold or silver leaf which they age, thus many of their pieces seem to capture the enduring attraction of antiquities that have been caressed by time.

Poseidon, mermaids, harpies........

"They live no longer in the faith of reason
But still the heart doth need a language, still
Doth the old instinct bring back the old names"

Coleridge.

Mermaid

A versatile chemical ceramic used on a background of wood is what they commonly use for their mirror frames to produce an interesting mix of designs, a radiant sun, a cascade of leaves, a gilt geometric design.

"Mirrors lighten, enhance and literally reflect a beautiful home, as you move around your home they become a continually changing picture and like a precious artwork they should be framed beautifully. Our homes are a reflection of ourselves, our tastes and character and thus a mirror echoes our choices and aesthetics."

Big Silver Leaves Mirror Italian Portal


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