Nicholas
Chapman - artist, sculptor, poet.
This collection
of Nicholas' artwork and sculpture is based around the subject and nature
of time. The works include hand carved wood sculpture, clocks and time
pieces, unusual limited edition art - all individual designer pieces
which will enhance the interior decoration of home or office. All of
the works are made from recycled material where possible. Artwork from
this site can be purchased from the artist (please see the prices
page for information), or new pieces can be commissioned.
About the
Artist:
Born on 29 September 1956 of George Chapman
and Kate Chapman in Colchester Royal Infirmary,
his early life was spent at Great Bardfield and then Norwich. The family
had travelled to Wales on holidays for many years, but finally decided
to settle in Wales in the early sixties. Nicholas then went to the local
school at Aberaeron until he was fifteen.
At fifteen,
Nicholas moved to London to learn silk screen printing at the London
College of Printing. He then came back to Aberaeron to work with his
father on a business venture for ten to fifteen years. During this time,
Nicholas spent every spare moment playing in a rock band performing
all over Wales, from Anglesey in the north to Cardiff in the south,
achieving some degree of success in the underground movement.
After his
father's business failed to provide for them, Nicholas found a job at
the College of Librarianship for a short while, working in the media
services unit. At this time he met Dawn Slater, they married, and had
three children: Natali, Rory and Lola, who Nicholas says are his inspiration.
Nicholas
then spent some time providing for his family in different jobs, from
working on a building site to work with a Professor Potter on a personal
project constructing interior decor. It was at this time that they moved
to Llanarth and set up an antique shop. He then started to run into
some personal difficulties over his childhood experiences, having not
told anyone except his wife. They then moved to a house with no electricity
and no mains water - one of those 'back to nature' experiences.
Following
this Nicholas began to seek help for his problems and they moved to
Llanon where he worked as a roofer, and then taught carpentry. He also
finally, after thirty years, told his parents of his childhood experiences.
By 1996, he and his wife had divorced and Nicholas had started developing
the works that comprise this website, as well as looking after his children.
This site
is the result of Nicholas's exploration into his life and how he sees
things around him: his expectations, his feelings and his faith.
