Peter
Pilotto

Francis
Upritchard
  • Final Work: �?Arch’
    2012

    Figure: modelling material, wire, filling, fabric, plastic and glass beads; plinth: brass, steel, teak
    Figure 35 x 29 x 66cm, plinth 141 x 95 x 50cm

    Francis Upritchard found the inspiration for her graceful figure in an old handbook of yoga poses. The slim form arches in an effortless backbend, eyes closed in concentration or contemplation. Pilotto and De Vos have outfitted her for a watery element in a richly embellished body suit and close-fitting cap in one of their own fabrics, entirely covered in hand-cut vinyl fishscale shapes.

    Francis Upritchard and Peter Pilotto already formed the only trio in the line-up, since Peter Pilotto works collaboratively with his design partner Christopher De Vos. They were quick to broaden the collaboration further to include furniture designer Martino Gamper, appropriately the person who had first introduced her to the designers, and who contributed the elegant plinth on which the figure rests. None of the participants strayed from their own medium - sculpture, fashion and furniture - yet their crafts combine in a rich and gorgeous whole.

  • Arch (2012). Figure: modelling material, wire, filling, fabric, plastic and glass beads; plinth: brass, steel, teak Figure 35 x 29 x 66cm, plinth 141 x 95 x 50cm. Photographer: Steven White
  • Peter Pilotto: R-Blouse and The Ruler Skirt spring/summer 2012
  • Peter Pilotto: The F Vest and F Trousers with I Top spring/summer 2012
  • Peter Pilotto: The Fruit Dress spring/summer 2012
  • Peter Pilotto: The Wave Dress spring/summer 2012
  • Francis Upritchard: Harlequin, 2008 modelling material, foil, wire, paint 48.5 x 23 x 11.5cm. All images courtesy of Kate MacGarry, London
  • Francis Upritchard: Orange Pleader, 2008 modelling material, foil, wire, paint 57.5 x 15.5 x 22.5cm. All images courtesy of Kate MacGarry, London
  • Francis Upritchard: Richard, 2008 modelling material , foil, wire, paint, cloth 26.5 x 19 x 14cm. All images courtesy of Kate MacGarry, London
  • Francis Upritchard: The Gentleman, 2008 modelling material, foil, wire, paint 54.5 x 21.5 x 20cm. All images courtesy of Kate MacGarry, London
  • Exploratory sketches by Upritchard, to arrive at the pose for her sculpture
  • Exploratory sketches by Upritchard, to arrive at the pose for her sculpture
  • Exploratory sketches by Upritchard, to arrive at the pose for her sculpture