Arran Scott

Artistic Vision

Contradiction is central to my practice. I am drawn to how opposing elements—raw and refined, delicate and complex, chaotic and controlled—can exist simultaneously within a single form. These contrasts offer insight into how we respond to tension and emotional duality, revealing the subtleties of our own psychology.

While my work is grounded in contemporary representations of the human form, it is not confined by it. I explore transitions, shifts in feeling, and the hidden complexities beneath the surface. I am inspired by the powerful impact a sculpture can have on its viewer, the varied interpretations it evokes, and the questions that arise when encountering something unknown. My instinctive expression guides the formation of each composition, allowing intuition to shape the work as it develops.

My interest in human psychology continues to influence how each sculpture is composed. Every piece carries a balance of structural complexity and harmonious transition, pushing against expectations within contemporary figurative sculpture. I am committed to exploring new boundaries in form, material, and emotional expression.

Materials & Process

Timber remains at the heart of my practice. The meditative rhythm of hand-carving and the natural aesthetics of wood have shaped my approach since the beginning. Each piece is chosen deliberately for its grain, tone, and movement. While wood is my primary material, my curiosity extends beyond it, and I am increasingly exploring mediums not traditionally associated with sculpture.

My recent work Untitled reflects this exploration—constructed from interlocking metal facets and raw welded textures, threaded with strands of copper wire that move through its voids. The piece continues my interest in complexity, contrast, and the interplay between structure and emotion.

In Paradox of Serenity, mixed media played a crucial role once again. Molten lead was formed into tears flowing down her dreamlike face, pooling at the viewers feet to create a visual contradiction between gravity and fragility.

Background

My connection to wood began at the age of three, surrounded by tools and craftsmanship. This early influence led to a career in Carpentry and Joinery before progressing into chainsaw carving, where I continually challenged the expectations of the medium. Through dynamic abstract and figurative works, I gained international recognition and became the first British wood sculptor to attend the Master Wood Symposium in Tomsk, Russia. Seeking further refinement, I transitioned fully into fine art sculpture, where contradiction, psychology, and material continue to guide the evolution of my practice.

Arran’s formative training included tuition under master three-dimensional artist Andrew Thomas, which left a significant mark on his approach. He recalls being taken aback by the level of precision, accuracy, and finish in Andrew’s work — a standard that continues to influence Arran’s own practice today.

The Chaos Lineage

The Chaos Lineage series explores the emergence of form from disorder. Each sculpture holds a balance between fractured textures and human presence, capturing the moment chaos begins to take shape. This body of work reflects my ongoing pursuit of distilling turbulence into clarity—where refinement, emotion, and transformation converge within the form.

Enquiries

For enquiries, commissions, or exhibition opportunities, please get in touch.