Stacey Righton.

Oakley House,
Mabe Burnthouse,
Penryn.
TR10 9JQ.
Tel: 01326 376 996.

righton1stace@hotmail.com
www.falmouth.ac.uk/cvanewsletter

My work is ecological. During my travels around Australia the flora and fauna and the different landscape that I encountered influenced me. I also found the traditional lives of the aboriginals inspiring and began using plants as a material to make sculpture.
The materials I use are very significant; they are often a means of communication. Mostly I use plants because I am interested in sustainable methods of living but I do use other materials depending on the aims of my projects. In the past I have used lead, plaster, wax and less traditional materials like lard.
Since March 2003 I have been combining my art with the work of environmental organisations. My projects have included working with The Cornwall Wildlife Trust, The Monkey Sanctuary and Falmouth Green Centre. These projects are process based and are often represented visually using photography, video and objects. The process is as important as any artefact produced and it is about my experiences of interacting with the environment in a positive way.