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Seona Mason

Hometown: Dunbar, Scotland

Based in: Dunbar, Scotland

Sculptures created from whole vinyl music records... nothing added and nothing removed from the original material. The abstract, figurative forms are organic in their conception, with the vinyl having a life of its own upon heating. I pair the final sculptures with modern, geometric materials such as perspex and acrylic - the hard solids contrasting with the solidified, liquid lava appearance of the vinyl. The figures recline, dance and become caught in a movement that was previously evoked from the playing of the records themselves.

Education
1972 - 1978
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art - Dundee, Scotland

1979
Artist in Residence
St. Andrews University's (Scotland) first Artist in Residence - prior to Eduardo Paolozzi

1980
Graduate Fellowship Awardee courtesy of The Foundation of Rotary International
Ruth Prowse Kunskool - Cape Town, South Africa

More About Seona Mason

Question Icon What inspires you?

Geology - land and seascapes - vibrant people

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

Taming the volatile record vinyl with heat and manipulation

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Vital - expressive - figurative

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

De Kooning - Rodin - Picasso

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

My skill!

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

Local beaches - Art galleries - out...

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Credentials

Education

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art

Scotland, 1972

Awards

Graduate Fellowship, Ruth Prowse Kunskool (South Africa)

1980

St. Andrews University (Scotland) first Artist in Residence

1979

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