Julian Emsley
Vessel II
from Barriers in Maple series
 
Norwegian Maple. Felled in Teddington, London - due to disease.
 
Julian explores the contrast between beauty and decay, reflecting on the physical and political world. Since 2024, he has crafted vessels from fallen wood, emphasising nature's history. His work embodies a balance of opposites, such as hope and awareness, fragility and resilience, and ephemerality and permanence.