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WH Auden’s relative exhibits in Scotland



Felicity Auden, whose grandfather was WH Auden’s first cousin, is exhibiting her work at EDS Gallery in Edinburgh. “One of WH Auden’s most well known poems is Night Mail, which includes the line ‘asleep in well-set Edinburgh’ so I feel it is quite appropriate for me to exhibit my wood carvings and bronzes at this gallery. “The chisels and work bench I use belonged to WH Auden’s father, GA Auden who enjoyed cabinet making as a hobby. WH never touched a chisel in his life.” Fiona McCrindle, owner of EDS Gallery adds: “I absolutely love Felicity’s work and it is a pleasure to be showing it in my gallery.”

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Felicity produces carvings and bronzes of British wildlife and domestic animals. She uses mostly European hardwoods, particularly sycamore, cherry, oak, ash and lime. Carvings are always done from a single piece of wood and Felicity's work is characterised by attention to line and form rather than intricate detail. Animals and birds are often carved in pairs or groups to add life and movement to the composition. "Some of my carvings have been the originals for bronzes," she says, adding that she invests a “hideous amount” of time on this pursuit. “The critical thing when carving any wood is to keep the tools as sharp as possible, otherwise it is exhausting and you are likely to tear the wood rather than cut through it cleanly. When the chisels are sharp, it is an absolute delight, and with an obliging wood such as lime, I would say it can even be easy. www.felicityauden.co.uk www.edsgallery.com

Image: Turning cat - Bronze edition of 15


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