busts and bantams
ink on postcard
Royal College of Art RCA Secrets 2005

Drawing     Clay work from life (or for portraiture, especially where there is no contractual obligation putting subconscious pressure on the sculptor to flatter the sitter) gives much of the impetus for discovering the shapes and forms which emerge in sculpture - for Edgar, frequently replacing the role of drawing used by other artists as a precursor to sculpture. Sketch books, doodles and works on paper exist; they continue to support the body of sculpture but are not necessarily promoted. The two-dimensional work is predominantly graphic or in profile, with no real need expressed to capture that third dimension of deceit.

Wood engraving     Exploration with woodblock prints and wood engraving has been a pre-occupation which has intrigued many sculptors such as Leon Underwood, Eric Gill and Henri Matisse. The first small boxwood blocks were carved in 2008 without preconceived thought, impressions being taken as the work developed. The blocks themselves become interesting objects; imagery on both sides. 

Two-dimensional works offers an inexpensive route to collecting art, but more importantly are a direct link to emerging new sculpture, even if they do not plan to.

no. 1983
wood engraving block; printed ink on postcard
Royal College of Art RCA Secrets 2008