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Jigsaw Puzzles by Philippine are made in a variety of Welsh hardwood, naturally finished to enhance their beauty and wonderfully tactile. Limited editions largely of country scenes and animals. Each one is designed, cut carved, polished and signed by the artist. They are for grown ups who love nature and who like a mental challenge; for collectors and to give as special presents.
Philippine trained as a civil engineer in Cardiff and her mathematical and design skills are apparent in the intricacy of the puzzles which present a challenge for her to design and cut as well as for purchasers to assemble – a kingfisher turns into a trout – an ammonite rises in an unbroken spiral through a single piece of wood – two undulating layers of interlocking fish lurk beneath a handcarved trout – 12 swans take flight from the water – a snail hides in an abstract set of trails.
Each piece is cut from a single piece of wood and finished to emphasise its natural beauty. Philippine draws inspiration and her raw material from the landscape around her workshop and home in the Brecon Beacons.
Her work is also currently available at Oriel Pen y Fan Gallery, Brecon; The Galley on the Usk, Crickhowell; Burford Woodcraft, Burford; Dansel Gallery, Abbotsbury; and at temporary exhibitions in England and Wales.
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