Moncrieff Bray Gallery Summer Exhibition (12 May - 24 June 2023)

May 12, 2023Exhibition, SculptureCristina Schek

Delighted to show my work with the wonderful Moncrieff Bray Gallery in Petworth, Sussex, as part of their Summer Exhibition (12 May - 24 June 2023).

The centrepiece is a more recent version of ’The Diver’ which was first commissioned for the Olympic village in 2012. You'll also have the opportunity to see the ‘Emergence’ figures, which were initially installed at the Chelsea Barracks and feature abstracted human forms interwoven into shapes that evoke the natural rock formations of the Western Cape. Additionally, for the first time ever, the maquettes for the Emergence series will be on public display, providing a unique insight into my creative process and thought patterns.

The 2023 Summer Exhibition (12 May - 24 June 2023)

Moncrieff Bray Gallery

Moncrieff-Bray, Woodruffs Farm, Woodruffs Lane, Edgean, Near Petworth

West Sussex, RH201JX

Placing a Spotlight on Female Creatives: Chelsea Barracks Unveils its Third Sculpture Trail

April 9, 2023Exhibition, SculptureCristina Schek

The third iteration of the Chelsea Barracks Sculpture Trail has arrived. Curated by Marshall Murray the public art walk and free outdoor exhibition showcase works by world-class female artists, including Jill Berelowitz, Anna Gillespie, Louise Plant and Zeus Li. The Sculpture Trail welcomes the public to explore art amongst the architecture and public grounds, embracing the heritage, creativity and community of Chelsea Barracks.

To promote and create equality within the art world we must recognise the female artists who have paved the way and represent the future of the industry. Chelsea Barracks champions and celebrates the work of female creatives, providing a platform in a central London public space to showcase their work. This installation will raise awareness on the challenges faced by women in the contemporary art world and encourage discussion around representation, collaboration and inspirations. Female artists have often struggled to have their work recognised in the male dominated field of sculpture. Of the $196.6 billion spent at art auctions between 2008 and 2019, work produced by women accounted for only $4 billion, or around 2% of the total sales. (Source: Forbes) What unites these artists showcased in the trail is their empowerment in exploring the human form and how this representation has changed over time and its relationship within the context, society and environment. Females represented in sculptures have often been figureheads or sexualised forms, so it is important for authentic representations to be visible and championed. The selected artists have all carved their place in contemporary sculpture, creating ambiguous, challenging and creative forms.

https://www.chelseabarracks.com/journal/events/sculpture-trail-spring-2023-women-art

GUNNERA LEAVES (Polished Bronze)

Visitors entering Chelsea Barracks from the Chelsea Bridge Road entrance will be greeted by the sculpture Gunnera Leaves within the water feature, by Jill Berelowitz; whose work featured in Phase I of the Sculpture Trail. Berelowitz was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and has become one of London's most innovative sculptors, known for her bronze, steel and optical resin works. The themes of rebirth, growth and progression are core to Jill’s art, fitting for the Spring launch of this Sculpture Trail.

TIMEPIECE (bronze)

Jill Berelowtiz’s pieces within the trail explore natural shapes and perceptions of femininity; Gunnera Leaves is a bold, vibrant display of nature coming together and Timepiece, positioned in Bourne Walk, explores the beauty of the female form, Berelowitz’s belief that this only gets better with age both empowers and inspires and is a contemporary take on a classic art motif. There is a subtlety to the form that means it almost blends in with the backdrop, emerging gradually as one approaches and encouraging visitors to closely take in their surroundings on the trail.

PERSEPHONE (bronze)

Persephone by Jill Berelowitz takes pride of place in the culinary garden of Mulberry Square standing tall amongst the greenery. Persephone is a recreation of a pomegranate tree in full bronze, this contemporary reworking of the Greek myth celebrates her as the eternal Goddess of Spring.

GAIA (bronze)

Another of Berelowitz’s pieces inspired by Greek mythology is Gaia, which visitors will come across when walking from Mulberry to Whistler Square. The Goddess of Earth in art is presented as the mother and nurturer of all life and Berelowitz has given us a modern retelling through her abstracted female bronze torso that shows women to be both flawed and perfect.

GOLDEN GIRL (bronze)

The contemporary take on female nude figures in Golden Girl showcases women as confident and multifaceted, challenging perceptions of being sensual or gilded objects. Golden Girl is a brand new piece of work by Jill Berelowitz and is being launched at the Chelsea Barracks sculpture trail.

“Marshall Murray is thrilled to curate the third edition of the Chelsea Barracks Sculpture Trail, showcasing some truly incredible contemporary female artists. Alongside Chelsea Barracks we recognise the importance of championing and celebrating female creatives. It has been genuinely inspiring that the development is engaged and keen to use their space to provide a platform for both hugely successful, established sculptors and the next generation of emerging female artists.” Oliver Hawkins, Director at Marshall Murray

The photos were arranged for Marshall Murray by Jack Hobhouse.

The Dorchester Sphere

January 30, 2023Announcement, Behind The Scenes, SculptureCristina Schek

THE DORCHESTER SPHERE IS A NEW SCULPTURE BY JILL BERELOWITZ, COMMISSIONED BY THE DORCHESTER COLLECTION AS A CELEBRATION IN THE PLATINUM JUBILEE YEAR OF HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II.

The Dorchester Hotel is the epicentre of London, an international city of glamourous fun, thriving energy and timeless spirit. This iconic hotel has hosted royalty since the turn of the twentieth century, including her late majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Dorchester Hotel has a longstanding connection to the Royal Family, hosting life events and celebrations throughout the decades, including the Queen’s engagement to Prince Phillip.

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The sculpture is an abstract interpretation of the earth, organic and sophisticated in equal measure. The surface is covered in an organic relief of the world’s land masses, with an inscription upon its equator which reads: ‘The Dorchester stands tall as a cherished landmark of our times, an enduring keeper of London’s bold spirit and a welcome home for those who make the world turn’.

To celebrate this shared history, the Dorchester Hotel has commissioned a new, large-scale public sculpture in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This new work is a majestic, imposing 2.6 meters tall sculpture of a globe. Cast in bronze, with intriguing interplays of patinated and a high shine surface, this new, impressive work will stand as a celebration of the Queen’s life and service to the country.

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The dynamic energy of the Dorchester is epitomised in the iconic globe. The rotating sphere captures its global spirit, each timeless in their own way, and symbols of steadfastness in a changing world.

An international sculptor, Jill’s work highlights many universal themes; the feminine, movement, and dynamism, universal and continuous like the circle of life. The Dorchester Sphere is continuously changing, yet constant to ensure its longevity, epitomising the elegant DNA and sophisticated essence of the Dorchester.

Jill’s signature style captures the sophisticated elegance and timelessness of the Dorchester in this new, intriguing piece which itself will become a new London landmark.

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Dorchester Sphere Jill Berelowitz, photo credit Cristina Schek (34).jpg

Photography and video by Cristina Schek.

Jill Berelowitz’s Exquisite Sculpture Arrives in Horatio’s Garden South West

December 13, 2021SculptureCristina Schek

Jill Berelowitz, one of London’s most innovative sculptors known for her bronze, steel and optical resin works, has generously loaned her stunning sculpture ‘Emergence’, alongside a bronze casting of Shakespeare’s Desk & Chair created at the Morris Singer Foundry, to help support people affected by spinal injury spending time in Horatio’s Garden South West, located at Salisbury District Hospital.

Both pieces were brought to life at the Morris Singer Foundry, the oldest foundry in the UK, which Jill co-owns with her husband, John. Together, they’ve been responsible for works such as the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus, as well as the iconic lions and fountains of Trafalgar Square.

The new artistic arrivals were accompanied to their new home in Horatio’s Garden by Jill, John and a small team from the foundry. All are now safely nestled amongst the planting, which is where they’ll remain for approximately six months, and already they’re stirring creativity amongst patients, their loved ones and NHS staff.

Installed as part of the vibrant and varied Horatio’s Garden Arts Programme, which is run nationwide in all five of the charity’s current gardens (and will be run in the charity’s sixth, seventh and eighth projects, all of which are in development) everyone was thrilled to see something new springing up alongside the winter bulbs in the horticultural haven.

The charity have long been advocates of the physical and mental health benefits of artistic therapy, with weekly workshops and sculpture exhibitions featuring since the charity’s first therapeutic garden opened in Salisbury back in 2012. Alongside volunteers sharing their creative talents, patients regularly have the opportunity to work with and learn from professional creatives local to each garden. In the South West sanctuary, people have most recently enjoyed working with artist Katy McIntyre-Brown, photographer Hilary Stock and creative writer Jayne Woodhouse.

As for sculptors, Jill follows in the wake of exhibitions in the garden by Johnny Woodford, Ben Barrell, Alexander Macdonald-Buchanan and Simon Gudgeon, creator of the stunningly unique Sculpture by the Lakes park in Dorset.

All share the common theme of being inspired by nature and humanity, with Jill’s exquisite ‘Emergence’ artfully combining the two. Using the weight and gravitas of bronze to create the figures, the texture reflects the shapes of weathered rock seen in South Africa, where Jill was born. By patinating the surface with contrasting areas of high polish to create a multifaceted effect, Jill’s piece serves as a reminder of our elemental connection as humans to the earth.

Similarly, the bronze casting of Shakespeare’s Desk & Chair was originally created for an exhibition at Shakespeare’s New Place, the site of the house where he lived in Stratford-upon-Avon for 19 years, which marked the 400th anniversary year of Shakespeare’s death to honour his life as a working writer.

“We are so grateful to Jill, John and everyone at the Morris Singer Foundry for generously loaning us these exquisite sculptures,” shared Horatio’s Garden Founder & Chair of Trustees, Dr Olivia Chapple.

“It’s wonderful to see them in the garden and to see the joy and interest they’re generating amongst patients, their families and NHS staff so soon after installation.”

We so appreciate Woolley & Wallis for generously sponsoring the sculptures whilst they appear in the garden and we’re certain that the next few months in Salisbury will be very creatively interesting!

Source: https://www.horatiosgarden.org.uk/jill-berelowitzs-exquisite-sculpture-arrives-in-horatios-garden-south-west/

'Aphrodite' and 'Gaia' at FOCUS ON THE FEMALE Exhibition open until 31st October 2021 at The Exhibitionist Hotel

July 22, 2021Exhibition, SculptureCristina Schek

‘Aphrodite’ and ‘Gaia’ are on view at ‘The Focus On The Female’ Exhibition presented by Cynthia Corbett Gallery at the uniquely quirky and fun Exhibitionist Hotel (8-10 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2EA).

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Aphrodite The highly polished female torso enhances the magnificence of the human body's beauty, sensuality and inner spiritual illuminationMedium : Highly polished Bronze on bronze baseSize: 176 x 150 x 710 mm — **Aphrodite**
The highly polished female torso enhances the magnificence of the human body's beauty, sensuality and inner spiritual illumination
Medium : Highly polished Bronze on bronze base
Size: 176 x 150 x 710 mm

GaiaThe exposed surface reveals the inner self and beauty of the female form highlighted by the protective textured surfaceMedium: Polished textured Bronze on bronze baseSize: 176 x 150x 730 mm — **Gaia**
The exposed surface reveals the inner self and beauty of the female form highlighted by the protective textured surface
Medium: Polished textured Bronze on bronze base
Size: 176 x 150x 730 mm

The exhibition is open to the public until 31st October 2021. Please reserve your free ticket here: https://bit.ly/ExhibitionistFOTF

With Cynthia Corbett, Director and Founder of Cynthia Corbett Gallery & Young Masters Art Prize. Photo credit: Cristina Schek — With Cynthia Corbett, Director and Founder of Cynthia Corbett Gallery & Young Masters Art Prize.
Photo credit: Cristina Schek

'Focus On The Female' Cynthia Corbett Gallery Exhibition at The Exhibitionist Hotel (20 July - 3rd September 2021)

July 19, 2021Exhibition, SculptureCristina Schek

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Delighted to be part of 'Focus On The Female' Exhibition, presented by The Cynthia Corbett Gallery during their Summer Residency at The Exhibitionist Hotel in South Kensington 20 July - 3rd September 2021.

Join me at the Private View days on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st July, from 3pm to 8 pm. Come see my latest work Aphrodite and Gaia cast in bronze at The Morris Singer Foundry.

Please RSVP via this link: https://focusonthefemale.eventbrite.co.uk/

Address: The Exhibitionist Hotel 8-10 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2EA.

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This wonderful curation had been made by women – with women – for everyone to appreciate and enjoy. An initiative supporting women artists was more than timely and important as the pandemic affected women disproportionally more than men.

CoExistence at Sladmore Contemporary (15th June – 23 July 2021)

June 21, 2021Exhibition, SculptureCristina Schek

CoExistence is an environmental art exhibition featuring 100 life size lantana elephants modelled on wild herds that live in the Nilgiri Hills in Southern India. They have been created deep in the jungles of Tamil Nadu, by the indigenous communities who live in close proximity to their real-life counterparts.

As the elephants make their way around the globe, they will tell the story of our crowded planet, the effect of human encroachment on wild spaces and the inspiring ways we can coexist with all the other living beings that make our world magical – from tigers and badgers to nightingales and elephants.

Funds raised from sculpture sales will be directed to grass-roots organisations across India that allow people and wildlife to coexist peacefully.

Sladmore Contemporary is delighted to collaborate with Co-Existence this summer and this is where Jill Berelowitz will be debuting her new series of Baby Elephants.

More details here.

SLADMORE CONTEMPORARY

32 Bruton Place
Off Berkeley Square
London W1J 6NW

Tel: +44(0)20 7499 0365
Fax: +44(0)20 7409 1381
Email: gallery@sladmore.com

Opening hours

Mon-Fri 10-5

'The Diver' by Jill Berelowitz Adorning The Spa at 45 Park Lane

May 23, 2021SculptureCristina Schek

Dorchester Collection’s vibrant Mayfair hotel, 45 Park Lane, has been upgraded with a brand new luxury wellness space called The Spa at 45 Park Lane.

The 10,000 sq ft spa features one treatment room, a relaxation space, 20-metre lap pool and PT and fitness facilities, alongside a spa menu offering soothing treatments supplied by Valmont and Aromatherapy Associates.

The wellness space is part of Mayfair Park Residences, the recently completed development delivered by ultra-prime developers Clivedale London located next door to, and serviced by, 45 Park Lane.

Guests of the luxury hotel have full use of the facilities as part of their stay experience, which includes a separate sauna and steamroom, hydrotherapy pool and private changing and shower rooms.

Designed by Jouin Manku, the wellness space has been specifically created to bring a sense of the outside in, referencing artistic flora using traditional Roman-style mosaics from Venetian artisans.

Natural timbers and light coloured stone bring a sense of calm and tranquillity; while timber slatted ceilings have been integrated to create better acoustics within the pool, gym and relaxation lounge.

The entire space has been arranged to maximise the sense of spaciousness.

The spa has been launched by the experienced spa team from the destination’s sister hotel The Dorchester, overseen by spa director Sally Pedder.

45 Park Lane’s art curator Lily Ackerman has also selected works by American fine art photographer Jin-Woo Prensena and British sculptor Jill Berelowitz to adorn the space.

The relaxation lounge connected to the pool allows guests to unwind before or after a workout, spa treatment or swim.

Within the lounge is an open fireplace with a menu of healthy dishes by 45 Park Lane’s executive chef Jamie Shears.

Tailored personal training programmes can be created for guests, with both one-to-one and family group sessions available to book in advance.

The expansive gym features the latest Technogym equipment with dedicated cardiovascular and strength areas.

John Scanlon, GM of 45 Park Lane, comments: “For almost a decade, 45 Park Lane has stood amongst the best hotels in London. As we look towards our next chapter we’re thrilled to be introducing luxury wellness into the guest experience to create one of the finest spa facilities in the capital”.

Source: Spa Opportinities

The Promise of Nature

February 1, 2021Sculpture, Behind The ScenesJill Berelowitz

Even in the dark winter months, the promise of spring is on its way. The changing seasons offer inspiration for Jill’s work, and her garden studio is full of objects and ideas that embody nature’s enduring spirit.

Often a meditation on the life and vitality of the earth, with it’s beautiful flora and fauna, nature is a key theme of Jill’s work. With nature’s wealth of forms and symbolism, Jill’s inspiration comes from the continent of Africa, as well as closer to home in the UK.

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This panel features an Acacia tree on a vast blue sky. Native to the African Savannah, the Acacia tree symbolises knowledge and life's flow. Paired with the family group of figures, this composition celebrates the nature’s steadfastness in the face of uncertainty.

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Tumbleweed is one of Jill’s signature works. Inspired by the giant tumbleweeds found in the African desert, the figures found inside signify the interconnectedness of human and plant life. This complex form is a metaphor for the earth’s delicate ecosystems.

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Made from vibrantly coloured resin, and highly polished bronze, Jill’s large-scale, wall based leaves create an undulating, three dimensional landscape across the wall. The rippling shapes reflect the light to give a shimmering forest-like effect.

Leaves can be commissioned in a range of scales, colours, materials, and grouped in varied compositions to create interest and flow.

A recent experiment, this small piece is a cast made directly from a Romanesco, a member of the brassica family. It’s prized for its intricate geometry, formed of perfect Fibonacci spirals.

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Autumn abounds in Jill’s new sculpture ‘Fruit of Life’, inspired by the Old Master tradition of still life painting. Made of bronze, these tantalisingly life-like gourds are full of texture and vibrant colour. Celebrating the mellow harvest season, this sculpture captures a quintessentially British time of year.

Jill’s work is a celebration of nature and all it has to offer. Within this celebration is a message that we should treasure and care for our environment, for it holds the key to life itself.

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The NHS are the backbone of the UK | Core Femme by Jill Berelowitz

January 21, 2021SculptureJill Berelowitz

The NHS are the backbone of the UK. Life flows through the NHS.

At six metres in height, a tower image of the body’s central element, Core Femme represents the strength of the NHS, the core through which life’s energy flows.

Bone coloured torsos represent stacked vertebrae in the soaring spinal column.

In the language of physiology, the backbone’s topmost disc is names after Atlas, primordial bearer of the heavens and a symbol of endurance in ancient Greek mythology. The sculpture is similarly mighty, yet graceful: a powerful metaphor for human strength of character, wisdom and spiritual growth.

“Without the backbone of the NHS, we have nothing”

A potent parallel between Core Femme and the NHS both drawing their power from within and radiating outwards as well as upwards.

Jill in front of ‘Core Femme’ video curation by W1 Curates, Oxford Street, London.

Core Femme is located outside the entrance to ICH Charing Cross Hospital, the DNA synergy of the NHS

Thank you, NHS.

Thank you, W1 Curates.

Material Texture

January 6, 2021Sculpture, Behind The ScenesJill Berelowitz

Rippled, ridged, tumbled, and polished, Jill’s sculptural work is characterised by its imaginative use of material and texture.

Jill is a master of bronze, which she uses to great effect to create all types of texture, from weathered stone to a high golden polish. She also uses resin to create glistening walls of colour that reflect and refract the light to build layers of glowing tones.

It is the tactile quality of Jill’s work that gives its weight and warmth. Her surfaces are inspired by textures found in nature and the inherent qualities of her materials, which lend themselves to a surprising variety of finishes and effects.

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This pair of figures, titled Emergence, uses the forms and textures of weathered rock, with highly polished areas creating facets of light. Bronze here provides a rugged surface, with a careful patination giving the sense of an elemental landscape.

Cosmos is shown here in a pale grey finish, giving it a contemporary elegance and a cool beauty. The bronze here has been treated to give an ultra smooth surface.

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Jill’s colourful timepieces are created from resin. Their clarity and polish create a stained glass effect, amplifying the luminosity of natural light.

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Rocky the Lucky Elephant is highly polished in a golden bronze. His playful nature and cheerful disposition are heightened by his high-shine finish.

Eve, the first woman celebrates the beauty of human anatomy. Her carefully drawn ridged texture depict the musculature in an understated way, giving a geometric, tactile quality to the piece.

The beautiful blue sky is created on a bronze panel using patination techniques, with an aged bronze used for the Acacia tree, which signifies knowledge and endurance, inspired by Jill’s South African roots.

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Jill’s imaginative experimental approach to her materials captures the qualities of nature and organic forms. Her continuous innovation of new surfaces, treatments and colours allow her to create a kaleidoscope of work that celebrate positivity and life itself.

Art With Function

December 1, 2020Sculpture, Behind The ScenesJill Berelowitz

Jill’s work is not just beautiful to look at; its strength and beauty lends itself perfectly to functional objects too. Jill’s creativity shines through in her imaginative functional forms. Cast in bronze, these pieces will stand the test of time, retaining their colour and shine for many years to come.

Jill’s signature lyrical shapes and natural forms adorn bowls, tables, mirrors and door handles, adding a contemporary touch that works with period and modern spaces alike to create a naturally-inspired, yet eclectic look and feel. These timeless pieces add character and elegance to an eclectic collection, or as a striking centrepiece on their own.

Most recently, Jill has been experimenting with turning her sculptural forms into door handles. A graceful female figure has been repurposed as a front door handle, and smaller figures as handles for kitchen cabinets, in contrast to the modern handles already in place.

Previous works include the bowls from Jill’s Shakespeare’s Tree project, with a rugged outer shell formed from the tree bark’s texture, and the inside a highly polished surface complete with the Shakespeare seal. Available in several sizes, these extraordinary bowls are an impressive focus point for a dining or coffee table.

Jill has also used this tree trunk shape as a highly polished coffee table base. The bronze colour and surface offers a timeless warmth and gravity in a domestic setting, with a modern take on a natural form.

The tree motif continues in this antiqued mirror, with a patina in a rose shade that reflects a glowing light back into the room.

Another more recent mirror piece is this abstract mirror, created for Jill’s 2019 exhibition Osmosis. It has a highly polished white bronze surface and frame of lyrical flowing shapes that feels both historical and contemporary.

Art with function is a wonderful way to add art to a home, and can be a fabulous gift for anyone inspired by nature and the beauty of bronze.

Because the pieces made by hand at the Morris Singer Foundry, these pieces can be adapted to work with any space, or even designed in collaboration with Jill to create something truly unique.

Groups of objects and art create a wonderfully eclectic feel. Jill’s Abstract Mirror, with its organic, sculptural frame captures her pair of figures, which in turn mirror the forms of the African Art displayed on the walls.

The mirror and figures are available to purchase, and can be commissioned in a range of sizes and finishes.

The Joy of Life with Art

November 5, 2020Sculpture, Behind The ScenesJill Berelowitz

After a period where many of us have been spending more time at home, art and beauty are more important than ever to create an environment where we can feel comfortable and spend time with objects that hold personal significance and family memories.

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As an artist, Jill has a wonderful collection of her own pieces alongside those of other artists and craftspeople from Europe and Africa. Taken all together, her home tells the story of her life, her family history, and creative practice. This autobiographical collection is unique and inspiring, and a place to be inspired to create new work too.

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Jill’s work highlights the joy of life and nature, and it is the centrepiece of her warm and vibrant home. Jill has also worked with many clients to help them realise their dream living space through commissioned work, so do get in touch if you’re feeling inspired!

Jill’s tips for an eclectic home

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Collect what you really love

When it comes to buying things it’s important that you fall in love with it, and you will want to live with it for years to come. It’s great to find an artwork or object that makes your heart sing, whether because of its colour, shape or material, or that it reminds you of a joyful time in your life.

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Mix and match

Modern art with period furniture? Antique silverware next to a contemporary piece? Monochrome with colour? Why not? Have fun with putting things together, even if you think it may not work, be prepared to be surprised by what actually goes together. If you love it, it will work.

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Collect things that are significant to you

A favourite animal, plant, flower, or colour can be a great way to start a collection. Jill’s love of elephants shines through her home, with subtle touches throughout, complementing African furniture and her bronze pieces alongside floral displays. Jill’s love of her African roots can be found everywhere, and her collection of artworks include a piece by her teacher and mentor Karen Jarozynska. Every piece has meaning, and that brings a sense of being rooted.

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Create an enchanting outdoor space

Pieces in durable bronze and resin can be placed outside and offer a wonderful contrast to plants and trees. Create a delightful garden where you will want to spend time relaxing by adding some beautiful sculptural pieces. Whether you choose a grand scale, or a charming smaller piece, art is a wonderful way to enhance your outside space.

Ignore trends and find your own style

Fashion comes and goes but your taste and style will evolve much more slowly. Ignore trends and buy what you like, what you think will last and that you will still want to live with in the future. Timeless pieces will be stylish no matter what, and a few key pieces of art can be the starting point for an inspiring, exciting, curated home that really tells your story.

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Reflections on Life During Lockdown

October 15, 2020Behind The Scenes, SculptureJill Berelowitz

Like so many of us, Jill has recently been reflecting on how life has changed over the course of this year. Although the past months have been full of personal challenges, they have also been productive. Like many creative people, Jill has found ways to use this time to make new work, and experiment with plenty of exciting, new ideas. Jill’s beautiful, eclectic north London home that she shares with her husband John has been an artistic haven during this time. It is filled with objects and art that inspire her, as well as her studio that looks out onto a luscious verdant garden.

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Having more time to spend at home has meant more time living with her own and others’ art, with this close proximity providing time for inspiration and reflection. Jill is always inspired by her South African roots, illustrated by her collection of African art and objects sitting side by side with her own works.

These pieces can be commissioned in a range of colours and sizes in singles, or groups, in combinations as limitless as your imagination.

Recently, Jill has been working on some beautifully textured and patinated pieces all cast at the Morris Singer Foundry. New works include smaller scale female figures with a ridged surface. The lines echo the muscular anatomy of the human body, in contrast to the lithe, subtly curved female forms. She has also been experimenting with different coloured bronzes, from white to a deep gold. Alone or in groups, these pieces are elegant, taking inspiration from the female form, and the geometric patterns often found in African art and decoration. They celebrate a beauty to be found in strength, and offer a hopeful, optimistic vision for the future.

Jill’s work has also taken a new direction using a sophisticated grey finish on bronze, adding an understated elegance to her forms, evocative of tumbled stones and weathered rocks. Bronze is prized for its colour and durability, but it is in fact a very versatile medium, and offers a diverse range of surfaces and textures that will stand the test of time. These grey pieces are an exciting, modern take on an ancient material.

These tantalising gourds can be purchased in a variety of forms, groupings and colours. Use your imagination to find the perfect combination.

Another recent experiment is Fruit of Life. Jill has been working on these fabulous gourds from bronze and using colour to create organic still life sculptures inspired by the Old Masters to create playful sculptures that are full of autumnal abundance that capture nature at its finest as the seasons shift.

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Working from home has not inhibited Jill’s use of scale, and these impressive male and female figures with a straight and curved ridged pattern have been created recently. They have a real impact in a domestic space, with an impressive stature that can create a sophisticated focal point in any room.

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Like nature, creativity always finds a way to thrive; even in these most uncertain times art will endure, as long as there is space for inspiration and ideas. Jill’s artistic energy has benefitted from this quieter period, and she is excited to share even more over the coming months of her exciting journey into new creative territories.

His Mind's Eye | Expedition Engineering

February 28, 2020SculptureCristina Schek

Delighted to have worked with award-winning structural and civil engineers at Expedition Engineering for ‘His Mind’s Eye’ bronze sculpture at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust.

“We were thrilled to be able to work together with Morris Singer Bronze Foundry, established in 1848, and crafting fine art ever since. We worked with them on the design and construction of the stainless-steel support structure which anchors the large cantilever to its hidden base. More recently we worked with Morris Singer again on another sculpture (Mind’s Eye Tree by Jill Berelowitz) for Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust.

Investec Trophy | Rugby World Cup 2019

October 27, 2019SculptureJill Berelowitz

It was a huge honour to be commissioned to create the Investec Trophy which is now in the Twickenham museum. Every year for 10 years the man of the match was awarded a maquette of this large trophy.

Rugby World Cup 2019 | World Rugby Centurions Trophy

October 24, 2019SculptureJill Berelowitz

Tense and emotional semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2019. Delighted to have made my artistic contribution by creating the trophy for World Rugby Centurions - all players have 100 caps for their countries.

The trophy was cast in bronze and all the Centurions names were engraved on the bronze plaque. The rugby ball was based on an original leather rugby ball and the cap with tassel is a traditional style rugby cap presented for each country appearance.

It takes an international rugby player around 10 years to achieve Rugby Centurion status. Throughout this decade of commitment and determination, these warriors inspire generations of rugby fans across the globe. My total respect for these rugby giants of the world.

Jill Berelowitz Featured Artist at The Hari, London

March 7, 2019Exhibition, SculptureCristina Schek

Delighted to be featured artist at the unique The Hari in Belgravia, London, showing three of my bronze sculptures: Aurora, Moving Forward and Rocky The Lucky Elephant

Wonderful curation by Belsta.

Jill Berelowitz Artist Talk | 09 February 2019, Shakespeare's New Place

February 6, 2019Artist Talk, SculptureJill Berelowitz

Save the date: 09 February 2019, 11-12 noon, in the garden of Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and learn how Shakespeare inspired me to create 'His Mind's Eye', the focal point at Shakespeare's New Place.

Limited spaces, booking essential. Book here:

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit/whats-on/inspired-shakespeare-jill-berelowitz/

Bronze Christmas Tree | Press Release

December 4, 2018Press, Sculpture, Exhibition, OsmosisJill Berelowitz

Jill's Christmas Tree, photo credit Cristina Schek (2).jpg

In a unique new commission as part of the ‘Osmosis’ Sculpture exhibition, 45 Park Lane has asked Jill Berelowitz to create a magnificent Christmas Tree for the hotel foyer.

The tree will be unveiled at an exclusive event on 6th December 2018.

The trunk, branches and twigs are individually cast and welded together to reproduce the shape of a traditional Christmas fir tree.

Standing at 3.6m high, the tree is constructed from over 1,500 branches and twigs and in excess of 500 bronze pines cast in three bronze alloys, white, copper and gold bronze; each hanging from sumptuous ribbons to complement the hotel's interior.

The tree is adorned with strands of tiny fairy lights, and topped with a golden-bronze star, held aloft by a celebratory male and female figures.

Jill's tree celebrates the coming together of family, the light and hope of a bejewelled Christmas, and the regeneration it promises for the New Year.

This unique piece is the only Christmas Tree to have ever been constructed entirely from bronze, and adds a magical spectacle to enjoy during the Festive season.

Jill created the Christmas Tree at the Morris Singer Foundry in Hampshire.