Prototype Bird

An early prototype paper bird for a new sculpture commission im working on. The piece is came together quickly after two day of playing around. The colours are do not reflect the what i will be using in the final piece, and are only there to provide contrast for the various sections that make up the bird. Just some remaking and refining to do then on the the final model. Watch this space!

Back From Beautiful Nepal

Just got back from two weeks in Nepal. I spent most of the time trekking in the Annapurna sanctuary. I completed a 9 day trek to the Annapurna base camp, and was totally blown away by the beautiful and dramatic landscape. The pictures above are some of the shots i took while there. Expect to see some of this inspiring landscape appearing in my future works.

Laser Cut Editions of London Cityscape

I have recently been working with Manchester based creative service provider, Lost Heritage, to produce a series of limited edition laser cut editions of my hand cut paper work 'London Cityscape'. See original here.

Each piece has been precision laser cut to capture the intricate detail of the original work and is signed and numbered in an edition of 100 pieces. Contact me directly contact@andysingleton.co.uk. The piece will soon be in my Etsy shop as well. 

Ice Structure Installation video at Manchester Art Gallery

Andy Singleton Manchester Gallery Installation 2012 from Nicholas Singleton on Vimeo.

Heres a short film about the making of the 'Ice Structure' Installation at Manchester Art Gallery. The installation was commissioned by Manchester Art Gallery as part of their festive celebrations. A special thanks to UK based paper manufacturers, GF Smith for providing all the papers used in crafting the piece.

Ice Structure - Winter installation at Manchester Art Gallery

Above: Concept drawing and test model. 

In celebration for Christmas and to complement their current exhibition, The First Cut, Manchester Art Gallery have commissioned me to create a winter themed installation in the atrium space of their beautiful gallery. The piece is inspired by ice formations such as icicles, ice caverns and frozen water falls. The work will be fully installed by the 5th of December, so come and take a look if you are near by!

Bringing Bellpenny's values to life

I recently worked with York based design agency The Beautiful Meme to produce a series of paper sculptures for Bellpenny, a new UK based IFA company. The brief was to take Bellpenny's brand values and translate them into something visual that would resonate with potential client. Take a look at the video to find out what i made.....

To find out more about Bellpenny click here

The First Cut - Manchester Art Gallery

Opens tomorrow at Manchester City Art Gallery

New installation at Manchester Art Gallery!

I've been working on a new installation at Manchester Art Gallery for the First Cut Exhibition. The Show features 31 International artist who all use paper as their chosen medium. There is some truly great stuff on show and a lot of new work from some of the worlds best  paper artists! find out more go to http://www.manchestergalleries.org.uk

andy singleton's photostream

andy singleton's photostream on Flickr.

New work - in preparation for the First Cut Exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery - Oct 5th

Kensington Palace commission

Above: Images of the wedding dress installation in progress

Last month i installed two paper installations for the Victoria Revealed exhibition at the newly refurbished Kensington Palace, unveiled at the end of March. The handmade paper installations were installed in the cabinet with Queen Victoria's original wedding dress and another in the cabinet housing QV original mourning dress, along with mourning outfits worn by princess Beatrice and prince Leopold. To find out more about the Victoria Revealed exhibition and Kensington Palace click here

Images of the installation coming soon...

West Dean and Dot to Dot art workshops

I recently held some paper sculpture workshops at West Dean college, Chichester and Dot to Dot arts in Portsmouth. It was a lot of fun and i met some really nice and interesting people. We archived some really interesting and varied work. Here are a few images from the workshops.

West Dean workshops

I will be tutoring at the beautiful West Dean College this month from the 12th to 17th of February during West Deans paper week.

Find out more at www.westdean.org.uk/