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Jeff Perks is an artist who lives in Cressbrook, Derbyshire, UK. He specialises in paintings, prints - primarily linocuts and cardboard cuts - and sculptures - using wood, metal, clay and stone.
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Below are some examples of my work. All pieces are for sale so if you are interested please feel free to enquire.
Description:​ This table folds back to make a chair and the base opens to reveal a chest. Each linocut features a hidden animal.
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Media: Oak with Linocut Print
Dimensions: 80x110x40cm
Year of work: 2001
4 Seasons Table
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Description:​ Joe Stalin had a passion for chairs.
Media: Oak Painted Red
Dimensions 90x40x40
Year of work: 2002
Uncle Joe's Chair
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Description:​ Based on Tony Blair's speech before the war in Iraq
Media: Oak
Dimensions 84x 70x 60cm
Year of work: 2001
We will not walk away from Iraq
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Description:​ There is not much left to help.
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Media: Oak
Dimensions:40x70x60cm
Year of work: 2001
Help for Heroes
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Description:​ The ulimate payment. Death.
Media: Oak
Dimensions: 40x70x30cms
Year of work: 2001
For Queen and Country
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Description:​ Reclaimed Timber.
Media: Mahogany
Dimensions:30x15x15cms
Year of work: 2004
Torso
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Description:​ The Guitar can be removed and played while rocking the chair
Media: Oak & Found Object
Dimensions: 100x40x40cms
Year of work: 2016
Rock & Roll Chair
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Description:​ Love is a delicate thing.
Media: Oak
Dimensions: 100x40x40cms
Year of work: 2016
Be careful how you sit on this it may not hold the weight of your dreams
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Description: Being Chair of the Litton and Cressbrook Parish Council is not an easy lot. This piece reflects the thoughts of the current Chair. My wife!​
Media: Oak Wood
Dimensions: 100x58x56cms
Year of Work: 2012
Chair of the Litton Cressbrook Parish Council
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Description:​ The ball escapes the socket
Media: Oak,Fabric,Plastic
Dimensions:40x30x30cms
Year of work: 2002
The one that got away!
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Description:​ A fun commission piece featuring a series of nursery rhymes.
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Media: Oak
Dimensions: 40x175x30cms.
Year of Work: 2000
Children's Bench
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Description:​ Spades and forks for digging, knives and forks for eating.
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Media: Oak
Dimensions: 84x90x62cm
Year of Work: 2011
Grow your own
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Description:​ Part of a Cherry tree cut down to make room for a new road. Only using wood already felled helps to maintain the forest.
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Media: Cherry wood
Dimensions: 1mx30x30cms.
Year of Work: 2004
Erection
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Description:​ Made from fallen elm tree, this piece was commissioned for a childrens playground.
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Media: Elm
Dimensions:50x200x50cms
Year of Work: 2000
Harry the Hippo
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Description:​ Made from a fallen elm tree this piece was made at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
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Media: Elm
Dimensions: 150x100cm
Year of Work: 2004
Mask of Agamemnon
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Description:​ Click on the images to see individual descriptions
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Media: Various woods
Dimensions: Click on the image.
Year of Work: 1996-2010
Various Wooden Sculptures
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