Jayne Armstrong - Pear
Scorched sycamore pear, 12cm tall.
Jayne works in a range of different woods, but is best known for her pieces turned on a lathe from freshly cut oak. Working green enables her to explore the sculptural and aesthetic possibilities of a material that moves and changes shape as it dries. These pieces are turned to 1 millimeter in thickness before being left to dry and take their form naturally. Once dry, Jayne bleaches, stains, burns, embellishes, oils and waxes to create work that challengesexpectations of the material.
Jayne also works in seasoned wood to create unique and distinctive sculptural forms as well functional vessels and platters. Whether from green or seasoned wood, each piece starts life on a woodturning lathe. Jayne works in a responsive, dialogical relationship with the wood which may then be further carved, dyed, scorched and variously finished. Importantly for Jayne, much of the wood is sourced locally. Some will come from her own garden in Brittany, France which she cuts and chainsaws herself. Other sources are friends, neighbours and the local tree surgeon. Worked in this way, each piece of wood has a story rooted in time and place.
Postage & Packing & Ways to Pay
How long until my items arrive?
Items from the Byre usually ship within 4 working/business days of the order being placed. If an item is made to order, that will be noted on the item’s description and you will be informed of the timescale via email.
Packing & Postage?
Our P&P costs reflect the delicate nature of many of the pieces available in the store. Great care is taken in packing so that your new precious piece will arrive safely with you.
All smaller items are posted via either First Class Royal Mail or Royal Mail Special Delivery depending on the item. For larger pieces and paintings, we use carefully selected courier companies or a specialist art courier, please do contact us to discuss if you have any concerns.
International: We happily ship work internationally, please do get in touch via email or phone to discuss an international shipping quotation.
I have seen something in the Byre Gallery or on Instagram/Facebook that isn’t in the Online Store! Can I buy it?
Of course. If you contact us we’ll see if the item is still available and add it to the online store for you or arrange separate purchasing terms.
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If you have any other queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: elaine@thebyregallery.co.uk, (+44) 01752 822936
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