Bridle, Brush and Bronze 2022
Frippy Jameson
Frippy Jameson studied Fine Art Sculpture at Camberwell College of Art and Design, City & Guilds of London Art School and with The Portland Sculpture Trust. Frippy moved from London and latterly Edinburgh to live and work from her studio in the Scottish Borders.
''My work moves to define the compound narrative of fragility and strength, patience and endurance, that surrounds the thoroughbred.''
The Placement of the sculptures, slightly offset, some on heavy stone plinths, aims to highlight the subtlety of the horse. The sculpture groups are strung across long pieces of sandstone; and with these compositions, Frippy encapsulates the space horses occupy in a paddock and reflects the intricacy of each of these relationships. The equine works she sculpts, capture an element of private pause; those intimate moments of pre or post work, Frippy studies the horse during breaks in racing, resting between seasons, or waiting in the yard after training. All the ‘in between’ parts of their existence hold her interest, the tranquil, still moments that make up the larger picture of a horse. Observing these beautiful animals when calm, seeing them beyond all the noise, is what Frippy captures in her extraordinary sculptures.
2021
Living and working from Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders, Frippy is a remarkably talented horse sculptor. Her work exposes the relationship between fragility, strength and calm. Frippy’s particular interest and observation is directed towards the end of the day, at rest or just waiting. Paying significant attention to the Cavalry horseman, she captures the magnificence of their noble character, as well as the delicacy and detail of her subject, resulting in a celebration of craftsmanship. We are delighted to represent this outstanding exponent of equestrian sculpture.
‘Frippy has a reputation of some enormity within the Scottish Borders community, but deserves wider recognition that is starting to grow of its own accord – driven by an extraordinary natural talent. Her bronze work is intuitive, compelling and exudes the gravitas of an artist who is confident and able to create enduringly beautiful sculptures that simply speak for themselves’.
Hugo Burge
Director of Marchmont Ventures
