simon archer
Mediums Used
Simon Archer has a formal background in Fine Art and sculpture and now works exclusively as a wood sculptor/chainsaw artist, creating unique artworks from dead or fallen trees.
“Most of my work is commission based, whether it`s carving large dead tree stumps in parks or small pieces for domestic gardens. I also try to make time to experiment with my studio work, trying new ideas and working more intuitively.”
Sculptures by simon archer
Credentials
Qualifications
BA (HONS) Fine Art - Graduated in 1997,BA (HONS) Fine Art - Graduated in 1997
Simon Archer is from Liverpool, UK and has a formal background in Fine Art and sculpture and now works exclusively as a wood sculptor/chainsaw artist.
Simon`s work is predominantly commission based, whether it`s carving large dead trees in parks or small pieces for domestic gardens.
Simon also competes at several chainsaw carving events each year.
In between commissions and events he likes to experiment with his studio work, trying new ideas and working intuitively.
Although based near Liverpool, Simon works throughout the UK, Europe and America.
Simon Archer has done numerous pieces for National Trust Formby, Liverpool including several large works for the Asparagus Trail 2014-2018
Crook O`Lune Viaduct, Lancaster County Council, Lancaster 2014
Oak Monolith, Riverhead Parish Council, Kent 2018
Soldier, Radio Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden 2019
Longboat, Sefton County Council, Liverpool 2019
