15/16 and 22/23 April 2023 10am - 5pm
Philip Wilkinson 64
A series of works that upcycle scrap into whimsical, hand powered artworks (aka automata). Common themes are humour, environment and engineering. Each handcrafted model draws unique character from available materials.
Exhibiting in 2022
Medium: Sculpture
Meet the artist & maker
Philip has been a design-maker of bespoke works and hands-on museum exhibits for 25 years.
Employment stints, at the legendary Eden Project in Cornwall and magical Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales stoked his interest in working with reclaimed materials.
In 2019 he built Quick Sticks Workshop. His goal, to impart “the joy of making stuff”, through handmade automata, educational kits and practical sessions. He does this alongside helping teach Design in a local school.
This is the first year that Philip Wilkinson has exhibited at York Open Studios
instagram.com/quicksticksworkshopVenue 64
Visitor information
241 Burton Stone Lane,
York
YO30 6EX
Arrive via driveway, which is round the corner on Crichton Avenue.
Wheelchairs can get right next to, but not inside the studio, due to a step and also limited space inside.
