About Me
Background
Tony Tanner trained as a dentist and worked professionally in a number of capacities until retirement in 2003.
1n 2018 he began working in stainless steel and is a self taught metal worker /metal sculptor and electro - mechanical “tinkerer”. – he combines both elements in his work.
One of his works -"Light at the end of the Tunnel" was shortlisted and exhibited at the OXO Tower Gallery in London in the Chaiya Art Awards Competition,in May 2021 .
Another work - "Going Viral" was shortlisted and exhibited at the Bargehouse Gallery in London in April 2023.
Recently his work received a "Certificate of artistic achievement" from the judges of the Luxembourg Art Prize.
"I am fascinated by the interaction of light with beaten or machined, highly polished stainless steel. My sculptures are often built from reclaimed stainless steel, scavenged from scrapyards – restored & repurposed so that each work is totally unique."
"Sometimes the shape of a found object will suggest a theme or title. I also work with new materials if more appropriate. I like to create large, powerful , visually interesting ,and thought provoking pieces,with a “wow factor” which can act as a centre point for a large room or public space . Sometimes the sculpture becomes a metaphor to explore ideas of a philosophical or more spiritual nature.”
My work is a fusion of traditional metal working techniques with modern technology. I like to create interactive pieces which respond to the curious viewer in unexpected ways,so that What the viewer gets is more than they initially see.
I also make smaller decorative pieces again focussing on the interaction of light with stainless steel - each one being totally unique as it is constructed from scrap materials.