Tim Harrisson is primarily a carver, and works in both stone and wood. Since his first exhibition at the New Art Centre in 1991, he has continued to explore these materials. The geology and ancient landscape of Wiltshire play a crucial role in the making of these works. They are not just a superficial response, but a deep and impressive reply to the lands that support us. The importance of his work lies in the fact that he has allowed his intellect to be influenced and shaped by his environment.
A key feature of Harrisson's sculptures is that they often confound perception, changing in shape, form and surface texture as the light or viewpoint shifts. They are never static, a reference to the evolution of the sculptor's materials from living matter. Through cutting, carving and polishing, Harrisson explores the very fabric of the stone and his workmanship allows us to see the inner beauty of Portland and the pre-history locked within it. The relative softness of the material has allowed him to develop his intuitive approach to carving.