British artist Katharine Morling doesn’t strive for realism while creating her sculptures. Instead, she goes to great lengths to move away from it in a unique and creative way.
Morling is known for her one-of-a-kind sculptures of familiar objects, including cameras, bags, and typewriters, that look like drawings. With uneven shapes and wobbly black lines, it seems like they have been pulled from a piece of paper and placed in a 3D realm.
“Each piece, on the surface, an inanimate object, has been given layers of emotion and embedded with stories, which are open for interpretation,” Morling explains in her artist statement. “The works I create are pieces of narrative in my progressing story, one piece leads to the next and I work very instinctively. My work represents my inner searching, shown outwardly in domestic and uncanny scenes.”
Morling’s captivating sculptures earned her international recognition. She has exhibited her works across the world while also receiving numerous awards, including the first prize at the World Crafts Council Triennial.
Morling plans to share her creative process with art enthusiasts in 2026, when she’ll open the doors of her studio and allow the public to see how her pieces are created and take part in special workshops. Until then, you can admire more of her creations below.
