Nick McMillen's artistic journey unfolds through a tapestry of outdoor vocations and a profound connection to nature. Nick has honed a diverse skill set over many years that mirrors the landscapes he's traversed.
Nick's expertise displays in the craft of tree bark weaving. Employing materials sourced from local woodlands, he weaves three-dimensional objects, and exquisite wall hangings. His work pays homage to age-old traditions while infusing them with a contemporary voice.
- Focus:
- Weaving designs in tree barks using tradtional techniques for basketry or interiors
- Commissions:
- Available for commissions
The tree barks Nick uses for weaving are sourced from local woodlands. He works closely with woodland owners, peeling bark from trees they are felling as part of management plans or from storm damaged trees.
Some woodlands Nick works with are slowly clearing cedar plantations to allow natural regeneration and also planting native broadleaf species.
He also harvests bark from sweet chestnut coppice woodlands. Here Nick cuts only 3-4 stems a year and spreads his impact over many acres of woodland.