SCULPTING a PINE CONE with FIBONACCI GEOMETRY | James Parker Sculpture
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- Опубликовано: 2 мар 2023
- Creating my sculpture of a Pine Cone with perfect Fibonacci geometry. Discussing how and why Fibonacci numbers play an important part in nature and my interperation of the spirals in a Pine Cone. I complete the model before delivering it to Powderhall Bronze Foundry to be cast.
My latest challenge which will be exhibited at Chelsea Flower Show in May, sees me draw on inspiration from maths and nature.
Geometry in nature can be captivating; From the pattern of the petals on a flower, the shells of mollusks and the progression of chords in music. From the formation of spirals in galaxies to the proportions of da Vinci's Vitruvian Man.
It's by no accident that Fibonacci spirals repeatedly appear in nature. The product of millions of years of evolution have lead mother nature to the conclusion that the numbers in a Fibonacci sequence make for the best chance of survival - whether it be to fit as many seeds in a given area, attract pollinators or for one leaf to avoid the shade of another.
For me, abstract forms are often about subtraction. I prefer to focus on those details which capture the essence of a form whilst omitting other 'less important' subtleties thereby producing an uncomplicated, pleasing form. Look closely at the humble pine cone and you'll find intricately formed spirals in both clockwise and counter clockwise directions. The respective number of spirals in each direction are almost always consecutive numbers in a Fibonacci sequence. For example 5 spirals in one direction 8 in the other or 8 and 13, 13 and 21 etc.
I knew this would be a challenge...
I decided early on that these spirals that define the form and were where I ought to devote my attention. Precisely formed pentahedrons recede in the negative space formed between the spirals having the desired effect of bringing the intersecting spirals to the fore.
I'm thrilled with how 'Pine Cone' has turned out. After casting in bronze I look forward to exhibiting it in public at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May.
'Pine Cone' will be a limited edition in bronze cast at 750mm in height with other scaled editions being possible. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to ask.
Background
As a small child growing up on a farm on the west coast of Scotland I remember the Scot's Pines towering above the house. They'd sway in the omnipresent breeze and occasionally be uprooted and land unnervingly close to our home.
To my 4 siblings and I the neat little pine cones which littered the floor of our woodland playground offered liitle more than convenient ammunition. We'd collect them up before battle commenced and, well... ...we're all here to tell the tale.
The Scot's Pine (Baltic Pine) cone is the type of cone that immediately come to mind when thinking of a cone - like a pointed ovoid with perfect spirals.
COMMISSIONS
I am available for public, private and corporate commissions. I ship my work worldwide and where required work on site building my sculpture in situ.
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Website: www.jamesparkersculpture.co.uk
Enquiries: enquiries@jamesparkersculpture.co.uk
CONTACT
To discuss a commission or find out what work I currently have available for purchase, please use the contact details listed on my website above.
DISCLAIMER
This video is intended to be viewed for entertainment and is not a tutorial. I am completely self taught and aim only to give an insight into the process involved.
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For me … the highlight of the video was the hoodie you were wearing 😊
The sculpture is truly awesome!!
🤣 It was my only hope of getting you to shout it from the roof tops 😉
I was thinking the same thing! I’m here because Graeme sent me. I stayed because your sculptures are amazing! You are both artist in your own way.
I don't have enough superlative in my vocabulary to convey the wave of emotions this piece generates but suffice to say, just bloody awesome.
Wonderful comment Mark. I'm grateful. Thank you.
So cool to be #1, probably because I'm just watching my 3 year old grandson run in circles with his dump truck! Have missed you my friend, but I got my Parker fix yesterday listening to your brother reminisce about your hike up the Merrick. So glad to see you back! K.
Thanks Kathleen. Some beautiful scenery in Galloway. Nice way to spend the day.
Geometry in nature never ceases to amaze me. Your sculptures have a similar effect! Looking forward to seeing it completed 😊
Thank you. Won't be too long. I look forward to sharing it when ready.
I have always loved pine cones, and we used them to throw at each other too. Believe it or not I had a very large pine tree fall, at least the top half down on my fence yesterday. Being 73 now I really couldn’t take care of it myself so a friend came over and helped me clean up the mess. It’s all on a burn pile now. One down and so far two more to go. We had a very large blow through recently. I love to eat pine seeds. I find it very mesmerizing to look at the pine cone. It’s shape, color and the difference in the two. Some times I dip the cone in wax and used them for decorations in a basket in the house. And they make a good fire starter too.
The cycle of life...a pine cone at one end and a fallen tree at the other. Always a good way to keep warm - cutting firewood. I remember we had a huge storm in '87 and were cutting wood for weeks afterwards.
I am so glad to see another one of your beautiful designs. You have been missed.
Thank you so much! Appreciate the sentiment. It's great to get such amazing feedback.
We are so excited to see this stage of your 'Pinecone' work of art James! 😀Can't wait to see it completed in Bronze! It will be stunning! 👏It is very mind-boggling to somewhat understand this science in nature but then to think of how you were able to apply that knowledge to your art!! Wow, so impressed!!🙌🤩🇺🇸
Thanks very much Kim. It did take a few false starts and a lot of head scratching but I'm more than happy with the way it's looking. Can't wait to see it in bronze.
I have had to pause and re-watch this video, there was an awful amount of time even to think about how to approach this, depth, angle and the softness of the lines. amazing even before its cast, OMG imagine it in glass form too.
Thank you - always good for the analytics! 😉 Glass would be a challenge - but incredible too.
We miss you James We miss your Creativity We understand that your craft take A long time But always worth the wait Blessing Always from California
My exact sentiment.
Kind words Michelle, thank you.
Your skill and artistic creativity are beyond words. You have such talent James. Looking forward to seeing the finished sculpture
Thanks Hilary. I look forward to sharing it in due course.
Wow, beautiful, I’m looking forward to seeing it bronzed.Quality work.👩🏽🫶🏽
Thanks Leah - me too. Should look superb in bronze.
Hi James, your skills are beyond amazing. You truly have a gift to share. I will be waiting to see your perfect pinecone when it's ready.
Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤️
You're very kind. Thank you - you too.
Your intricacy has officially blown my mind! Amazing! You Parker boys are really something!
Kind words! Thank you 😊
James, this is going to look outstanding!!! Well done!
Thank you Kathleen. I'm really excited to see it in bronze
Beautiful! Can’t wait to see it cast. 👍👍❤️
Thanks Linda. Look forward to sharing it with you.
I can't wait to see the finished sculpture. I now have a new way of lookin at the structure of shapes in nature.
Thanks Gary - you'll see Fibonacci spirals everywhere you look now.
James, looking forward to seeing the finished work of art!
👍🏻🌻❤️
Thanks very much Susan.
Gorgeous ♥ work of natural art and science ♥ thank you for sharing💕
Thanks very Ingrid. Delighted you enjoyed it.
The real beauty is in this MDF version which had direct contact with your hands. Just beyond impressive. I hope you are finally really satisfied with your work.
Nice to see you again James. Beautiful work. Looking forward to seeing it totally finished. Great sweatshirt too!! Take care & have a great day.
Thanks Alice.... just an old working sweatshirt 😉😂
Fascinating and beautiful!
So glad to see another creation, Looking forward to seeing it done.
This is truly impressive work, you've captured nature's art
Thanks Andrew. I enjoyed the challenge and delighted by all the kind words.
I’m horrible at math, glad your better. The pinecone is beautiful and I tell how much work you put into making it. Can’t wait to see it in bronze.
🤣 Thanks Alexandra. It was certainly a challenge.
My math is terrible and I think James you are mostly likely one of the few that has used the math our teachers said we use throughout our lives. Can’t wait to see your completed work. I know it’s going to be amazing. It’s one of those pieces you just want to walk around and look at from every angle and then softly run you fingers over it.
This is absolutely breathtaking and it is not even the finish piece of art. I love your thought process behind your work.
Thank you very much. Hopefully it'll rise to another level in bronze.
That's a beautiful piece even in the current material. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished bronze, too. But it's always fun to watch your process and journey. Thanks for sharing your art with us!
Thank you - I'm also looking forward to seeing the transformation and how differently the added depth and warmth of bronze changes the appearance.
@@jamesparkersculpture many ideas and emotions comes out of me by watching and how, your temper...that I can only express in just one word: beautiful.
keep it coming.
@@bobwilson7684 Thanks Bob, kind words.
Beautiful! Definitely worth getting as perfect as you can before casting.
Thanks Deborah.
Can't wait it's going to look fantastic well done bud. 👍👍👍
Thanks very much Garry.
Beautiful piece, I really enjoyed the process. Your attention to detail is masterful! Thanks for sharing your time and amazing talent! KANSAS USA
Thank you very much Jack. Glad you enjoyed it.
Wonderful to see you back, and beautiful sculpture so much time and detail in it.
Thanks Pattie - great to be able to share it. Like you say - a huge amount of time in it.
Just amazing James...you lost me at the first 13 when explaining the numbers lol....can’t wait to see how the castings turn out.
Thank you! Fibonacci numbers begin 0,1 and then after that the next number is always the previous too added together....0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34 etc.
Welcome back James, good to see you again. 👍
Thank John! good to be back and be able to share some new work with you.
Wow! The details!!! Love your work.
Glad you like it. Thanks Joyce.
Your parents did an epic job with you and your siblings! Everyone is fascinated with Graeme's chopping away at hoof horn but it turns out you are the genius of the lot. 😊 What a blessed and developed family. It makes me think about your parents. ❤
Is there any way I can copy and past this to @TheHoofGP 'stories? 🤔😉
Your very kind...and a great judge of character.
@jamesparkersculpture. Ha, ha...sibling rivalry still alive. No I don't know how. I think Graeme appeals to people because there's no point of comparison. Few do or aspire or have even heard of what he does and it's hard to feel threatened by someone who stands in cow poop all day. People also find his kindness towards animals reassuring. I've heard lots of people use his videos to fall asleep or put their children to sleep. :) There's no diminishing what he's doing... however you are a flipping genius. I can see the probable differences when you were children. You were the thoughtful one. He was a lighter hearted cut up. In one of his videos he toured your old family farm. I know your father passed young and your life was disrupted.... I took in a homeless Scottish man off the streets of NYC where I live and he stayed with me for two years..... but he had a serious problem with alcohol. Tragic. He was one of nine I think.. grew up in Barre and Glasgow. I'm fascinated by Scotland and your family increases that interest. I hope you have faith in yourself...requires a higher brow audience than pus and pain. :)
I found you through your brother and I’m so glad I did. Your work is just beautiful and I love how you explained about the Fibonacci sequence in relation to your pine cone sculpture. Thank you 💜
Thank you! Which brother @scotlandunplugged or @thehoofgp?
Always wondered I always drew in spirals. I do a lot of art and crafts. Usually Christmas items and for a lot of them I use pinecones. You forget how we use the spiral sequence in everyday use. You are an extremely talented person.
Fascinating how they get into your psyche.
@James Parker Sculpture Definitely. It's amazing how each pinecone is different but the same all at the same time.
@@linnierobinson6808 It is. Really fascinating.
Beautiful. Glad to see you back!
Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful. God bless you.
Thank you so much!
Hand grenades! Awesome video. Looking forward to seeing the finished result!
Thanks Bob - to anyone else reading this comment: 'Scotland Unplugged' is my older brother. If you enjoy history you'll love his channel!
I would have really liked to see the real making of that beautiful thing, James !
Thank you.
This is going to be so cool! Cant wait
Thank you very much.
You should put this on a rotating table...would be a nice playfull presentation 😊
Stunning!
Thank you 😊
Beautiful!
Thanks Anne.
Looks fabulous my friend 💙👍🏻
Thanks very much Adam.
God gives artists fantastic subject matter. ❤
I found your channel through Craigie boy and Hoof Gp. Awesome
Thanks. Glad you like it.
I like the imperfections like part of the nature
I know what you mean.
Amazing love it
I'm glad you like it. Thank you.
Love it
Thanks Vanessa.
outstanding sculpture! doing good in Fort Bragg, California hope you and yours are doing well also!
Thanks Tamie. Good to hear!
THANK YOU 😊
My pleasure!
Amazing work
Thanks a lot 😊
You’re incredibly talented James! btw:nice hoodie😏
🤣🤔 He needs the advertising.....symbiosis. 😉
@@jamesparkersculpture 🤭
That is beautiful
Thanks very much!
that is beautiful
Thank Vanessa.
When the bronze is cast, you can fill the voids with cut glass. Maybe some internal lighting, have to keep going until you put enough time into it! lol
Not sure about that Michael, but might think about a glass version in the future.
I like it
Thank you.
That's nuts dude I love it. Check out the book Dynamic Symmetry, I enjoyed it
Thank you!
You are amazing, that looks awesome.
Do you think it can be done with glass?
Thanks Robert, I'm sure it could - it would be very complicated but possible I imagine.
@@jamesparkersculpture
So when are you going to start on that.
@@robertrainer2187 🤣🤔 I think your kidding but not sure Robert?!? I'd need to do it on quite a big scale. I'd been thinking about it already but it would maybe need to be a commission.
@@jamesparkersculpture not kidding, all of your work is amazing and I know you’re can do it.
What material is your original? Is it a pre-made block at the beginning? Love your work!
Hi Christina. I made the first version out of mdf - Layering it and binding it to create a block then shaping it with woodworking tools. I took measurements from that piece and then refined the design and machined it on a 5 axis milling machine. The block was created by bonding blocks of M330 foam together.
@James Parker Sculpture Thank you James!
Your brother looks a lot like you. Graeme, that is. Robert is also
I will take your oops projects
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Why are you doing that in Danis brain? She is mean
Danis brain? Sorry - I'm not following?
@@jamesparkersculpture DANI is not real
cool
Thanks
Great artistic progress.
Thank you very much.