Neil Wilkin

Suncatchers and trees

“Inspired by nature Wilkin's steel outdoor sculptures fit seamlessly into their environment. The Tree of Life, planted among living plants, appears both incongruous yet oddly at peace in its Wiltshire setting and creates a glistening visual effect. "The Tree of Life's solid glass fruit are designed to produce an ever-changing optical effect. The constantly changing light and weather work well with the reflective qualities of the glass," says Neil. "It will still sparkle in the sunlight, be washed by the rain, used as a resting place by birds and be investigated by insects."...another of Neil's sculptures the 'Suncatcher'...resembles a shimmering, wind blown clock dandelion. It's giant stalk is based on a young silver birch tree and the glass petals, which sprout out from the end of it, are like antennae capturing the sunlight.” 

Extract from BBC Wiltshire, May 2004