Simon Gaiger's sculptures are both figurative and abstract - his organic forms have a marked human presence. They are influenced by the layers of his life and surroundings; a childhood in Africa and the Pacific, time spent working as a shipwrights assistant, the sea, engineering, history and mythology, drawings and thoughts collected over many years in the piles of black and grey sketchbooks that fill his home and studio in Wales.
There is a raw tension of opposing forces in his sculptures, elements strain and pull against each other or balance precipitously. Many of them can be re-configured to make different horizons, changing the interplay of spaces within and around them, inviting participation from the viewer. Colour unifies form and accentuates the play of light. Titles too are relevant, not always in the literal sense but as another aspect of the rhythm of the piece.
His sculptures are constructed from wood and forged and welded steel, sometimes concrete. It is the energy of their forms and the universality of their themes that give them their lasting resonance.
Simon works closely on projects with architects and designers including: Küchel Architects-Switzerland, Dan Pearson Studio – London, Studio Reed-London and Rui Ribeiro-London – Lisbon.
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Simon GaigerScooch, 2023Charred oak with steel legs220 x 45 x 78 cm -
Simon GaigerAngular Uncomformity, 2022Charred cedar with steel legs34 x 190 x 69 cm
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Simon GaigerASH FOLD Charred Ash, Metal Pin, 2022Charred Ash
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Simon GaigerDugong Seat, 2021Charred Oak with metal160 x 34 x 52 cmSold
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Simon GaigerJhelum, 2021Charred Oak with metal180 x 34 x 52 cm
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Simon GaigerSisyphus, 2021Welded and painted steel interchangeable elements, rolling brick100 x 66 x 50 cm
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Simon GaigerSmall Ash Seat, 2021Charred Ash exterior79 x 75 x 42 cmSold
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Simon GaigerCadeir Idris, 2020Cedar seat with lime-wash finish.190 x 130 x 120 cmSold
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Simon GaigerCedar Chair, 2019Cedar seat with lime-wash finish.77 x 57 x 59 cmSold
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Simon GaigerCleft, 2019Sycamore Seat With Steel Legs83 x 217 x 73 cmSold
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Simon GaigerDemocracy, 2019Etching print28 x 28 cm
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Simon GaigerPylon, 2019Etching print28 x 28 cm
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Simon GaigerRedwood Seat, 2019Charred Redwood130 X 60 X 47 cmSold
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Simon GaigerRhaeadr , 2019Etching print28 x 28 cm
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Simon GaigerCharred Bench, 2017Charred Oak140 x 45 x 32 cmSold
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Simon GaigerField Form, 2017Cedar and steel (with lime wash)190 x 75 x 59 cmSold
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Simon GaigerGreen Fuse, 2017Welded and painted steel38 x 47 x 16 cmSold
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Simon GaigerMistress Of The West, 2017Welded and painted steel interchangeable elements51 x 63 x 42 cmSold
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Simon GaigerTeifi Seat, 2017Cedar (with lime wash)120 x 96 x 110 cmSold
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Simon GaigerWild Goose, 2017Cedar and steel (with lime wash)190 x 75 x 59 cmSold
