Oculus (18ct Gold)

Chirs Winspear.

Sculpture is a personal venture which invites experimentation and boundless creativity in the studio. A place for play, discovery, failure and passion to thrive. Art feeds the soul and encourages my
abstract perspectives to form and respond to my environment. Nature, the greatest inspiration & is a powerful reminder we only have so much control, much like working with precious metals.

Chris Winspear, a precious metal artist who creates hype realistic gold sculptures infused with nature. Invites the audience to disengage from reality, pause & respond to the exploration of expert craftsmanship and the abstract perspectives of organic subjects. The works are intricately crafted. Each finite detail is considered.

Intrigue, fear, and discomfort are valid, all-consuming, and transformative responses from the audience that lead to inspired thoughts of unique creativity. Chris is driven by his gift, purpose, and talent to explore physical, virtual and digital spaces which are accessible to all.

Inspired by the juxtaposition of venomous spiders with high street value, Chris honours each insect, spider & creature to continue its purpose past life. Humane processes are essential in the studio to respect each spider. All spiders and insects are sustainability sourced & victims of pest control or at risk of extermination. GOLD, Alluring, Lustre & understood by all cultures.
Gold is a playful precious metal. It is a metal where patience, experimentation, and an understanding of all components, including thermal dynamics and alloys, are required. Working with gold is a learned craft where processes, habits and solutions continue to evolve from the traditional methods. It is an art form where accountability, understanding, and craftsmanship differentiate experts and masters from amateurs. Although all creatives will forever be students, learning from their trials.

Art is more than just jewellery making, it’s about utilising my expertise to create something unique which invites the audience to disengage from reality, pause & appreciate adagio. Even for just a moment. Each piece evokes a connection to specific emotional touch points, sense, and feeling. Felt through the physical, digital and virtual applications. Dedication and understanding are required to create such unique intricate sculptures of arachnids. The process is slow, thoughtful and intimate. To achieve such detail in gold casts. I use the lost wax cast method, where there is one chance. Much like life, there is one  chance to make an impact. A sense of fragility and trust is felt during the creation process, connecting to both the spider and gold. Capturing the essence, finite details and the unique
arachnid infused with nature is my intention. The juxtaposition of venomous spiders with high street value inspired the development of this art form. I honour each insect, spider & creature to continue its purpose past life. All spiders and insects are sustainability sourced & victims of pest control or at risk of extermination. The creatures used, like myself, are a part of the mosaic of life and deserve appreciation. As the subjects, mediums and applications are explored my portfolio will expand through many experiments. Every day I am grateful to have found art as a creative outlet. Creating is
my purpose; it is something I had to do.

Chirs Winspear.

Sculpture is a personal venture which invites experimentation and boundless creativity in the studio. A place for play, discovery, failure and passion to thrive. Art feeds the soul and encourages my
abstract perspectives to form and respond to my environment. Nature, the greatest inspiration & is a powerful reminder we only have so much control, much like working with precious metals.

Chris Winspear, a precious metal artist who creates hype realistic gold sculptures infused with nature. Invites the audience to disengage from reality, pause & respond to the exploration of expert craftsmanship and the abstract perspectives of organic subjects. The works are intricately crafted. Each finite detail is considered.

Intrigue, fear, and discomfort are valid, all-consuming, and transformative responses from the audience that lead to inspired thoughts of unique creativity. Chris is driven by his gift, purpose, and talent to explore physical, virtual and digital spaces which are accessible to all.

Inspired by the juxtaposition of venomous spiders with high street value, Chris honours each insect, spider & creature to continue its purpose past life. Humane processes are essential in the studio to respect each spider. All spiders and insects are sustainability sourced & victims of pest control or at risk of extermination. GOLD, Alluring, Lustre & understood by all cultures.
Gold is a playful precious metal. It is a metal where patience, experimentation, and an understanding of all components, including thermal dynamics and alloys, are required. Working with gold is a learned craft where processes, habits and solutions continue to evolve from the traditional methods. It is an art form where accountability, understanding, and craftsmanship differentiate experts and masters from amateurs. Although all creatives will forever be students, learning from their trials.

Art is more than just jewellery making, it’s about utilising my expertise to create something unique which invites the audience to disengage from reality, pause & appreciate adagio. Even for just a moment. Each piece evokes a connection to specific emotional touch points, sense, and feeling. Felt through the physical, digital and virtual applications. Dedication and understanding are required to create such unique intricate sculptures of arachnids. The process is slow, thoughtful and intimate. To achieve such detail in gold casts. I use the lost wax cast method, where there is one chance. Much like life, there is one  chance to make an impact. A sense of fragility and trust is felt during the creation process, connecting to both the spider and gold. Capturing the essence, finite details and the unique
arachnid infused with nature is my intention. The juxtaposition of venomous spiders with high street value inspired the development of this art form. I honour each insect, spider & creature to continue its purpose past life. All spiders and insects are sustainability sourced & victims of pest control or at risk of extermination. The creatures used, like myself, are a part of the mosaic of life and deserve appreciation. As the subjects, mediums and applications are explored my portfolio will expand through many experiments. Every day I am grateful to have found art as a creative outlet. Creating is
my purpose; it is something I had to do.