Perry Jansen Chapman At The Pylle Emporium Wins Great Reviews!

The Breach by artist Perry Jansen Chapman

Dance by artist Perry Jansen Chapman

Venus II by artist Perry Jansen Chapman

Always with a pencil and paper in hand, he could be found either sketching the animals on the farm or copying the many photos of his father in far flung corners of the world whilst he served in the Light Infantry. So it was a surprise to his family that upon leaving secondary school he chose not Art College, but to follow in his fathers and brothers footsteps and returned to England to enlist in the Army.

Perry served for seven years with the Royal Green Jackets where his design talent was quickly recognised by his colleagues and he was soon accepting commissions for fantasy illustrations, Regimental T-Shirt designs and the occasional family portraits.

Perry establish a small crafts company in Kent, which marketed a range of handmade gift ware items with a ‘folk’ bent; history and heritage being one of his great passions. It was whilst running this small company (Cantii Crafts), that Perry discovered a raw talent for sculpture. Wanting to increase his knowledge and with a hankering for the West Country, Perry returned to Somerset and enrolled in a full-time Diploma course at STRODE College to study Art and Design. During his final year he specialized in 3-Dimensional design and ceramics, receiving a distinction at his end of year show.

Since 2001, Perry has delivered short courses on sculpture for Somerset Adult Learning and Leisure, alongside workshops for the District Council, voluntary organisations and interested local community groups.

In February 2009, Perry opened his studio, dusted off his tools and started work as a full time sculptor.

Perry began his ‘Classical Collection’ which he exhibited with the ‘Army Arts Society’ and following six months of research, completed a set of limited edition historical statuettes.

Perry is constantly experimenting with new mediums and materials and is engaged in the creation of new exciting pieces.

Back in his studio, Perry was busy working on ceramics for wood-firing before Somerset Arts Week, which ran from 17^th September to 2^nd October at the Pylle Emporium Gallery, Pylle, Nr Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6TA.

For details of Perry's work and information about this exhibition, please click on the following links: 


Pylle Emporium Gallery

Telephone: 01749 838783

Email:

pylleemporiumandgallery@googlemail.co.uk

Directions:

Take the A37 south from Shepton Mallet, signposted at Pylle on the left as part of Stockwood Business Park to the left of Jon Thorners Farm Shop.

Drop in and take a look at Perry's Facebook page to see what he's up to and news of his future venues.