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Giles Rayner, Water Sculptor.
Giles realised
his destiny only after experiencing, for a relatively short time, what a
desk job was actually like! A love of 3-dimensional form that he once
employed in ceramics combined with a water obsession (prevalent in his
appetite for watersports, particularly surfing), suddenly seemed to fit
into place one day and he has never looked back. Though rescued by the
restless imagination that was to sustain him, the path was to be a steep
learning curve of tough work, sleep deprivation and the need to make
several large leaps of faith in order to defeat the impossible.  He
studied at Kingston from 1999-2002, before moving from his industrial
studio in London to the Cotswolds in 2004 - where he is now firmly
based. His workshop is a fabulous and gigantic stone barn.  Giles’s
work is all about energy, beauty and intrigue, and is created to
timelessly fit in with surrounding landscape and architecture. He
specialises in metalwork (copper, bronze and stainless steel) to work in
fusion with water, but is open to using other materials. He likes
designs to be deliberately challenging in order to endow them with the
energy and enthusiasm that should possess each one – This is indicated
by the sheer variety of work in his portfolio and the new paths and
innovations always in the making. Designs
are usually relatively large, but range from about 3-30ft in size (so
far). Work is undertaken, mainly by commission for both private and
public spaces on an international basis. Examples: Serpent (2007) - One of a mirror-imaged pair at Corsock House, Nr Dumfries. Stainless Steel height 9ft.  Coriolis (2006)-
Desiged for the Rose Garden at Elton Hall, Cambs. Built of re-enforced
copper it creates a rotational effect with the water. 14ft   Lasso (2005) private commission in Kent. Stainless Steel Height 7ft. Converging jets cause a starburst effect used in a few other sculptures  Pagoda (2006) - Seen here at Chelsea Flower Show. 9ft Copper design. Water is fed at each level to create the crescendo of falling water.  Twiggy (2005)
- Created for Canonteign House in Devon, re-enforced copper. Height
16ft. Water rains from the ‘twigs’ that represent a burst of energy.
When the auxiliary pump is turned on a burst of water breaks up in the
structure to form a cloudburst.   Whirlpool (2010)
– Private Commissions (2 similar designs) 6ft across. Re-enforced
Copper. Water is sucked downward in an impressive vortex while it also
clings to the steep exterior of the bowl as it gently overflows.   Pinnacle (2009)
– Commission for The Hutts, Nr Ripon, private garden open to the
public. Copper, 8ft A rotational effect is created by water spinning
around the downward spiralling copper; the quantity builds up on the
descent.  Falling Leaves (2007)
– Private Commission in Berkshire, Re-enforced Copper 12ft height. More
water is introduced at each intersection to correspond to the size of
each ‘Leaf’  Mirror Nebula (2008) - Private Commission, Exeter. One of the spinning designs – actuated by submerged water jets.  Topiary   website www.gilesrayner.com https://archesoman.com/contact/ video link: http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?feature=mhw4  ContactGiles Rayner and his team would be pleased to discuss your ideas or requirements for a project. Giles’ contact details are Julian’s contact details are Or to contact Giles to discuss commissioning a new piece of work or an existing piece of work, please complete the form below which will go straight to Giles. |
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