Will West was born in England. After studying art at City of London University and specializing in sculpture at Central Saint Martins College in London, West moved to Pavia, establishing his studio inside a factory that processes marble and other stone. West would use scrap from industrial processing to create much of his work in later years.
Throughout his career West participated in artist residencies, exhibited in several group and solo shows, in Italy, England, Austria and India. Solo exhibitions include "Welcome" (2005, O'artoteca), "Making Relics" (2016, Plus Design Gallery), "Family Matter" (2019, 1+1 gallery @ Alcova). "Stoppable" (2023, Oxilia Gallery with 1+1 gallery).
“Stoppable” Doorstop #1
This doorstop, made of solid Portoro marble, has been crafted by English artist Will West as part of a series showcased for the first time in the exhibition "Stoppable", curated by 1+1 gallery and held at Oxilia Gallery, in 2023. Other pieces from these series are available in our inventory.
In "Stoppable," Will West makes a dogged exercise around two types of accessory objects by definition, the doorstop and the bookend. Made of solid marble of different types, ranging from Biancone to Portoro, each piece is completely handcrafted and always different in weight and size even from similar specimens. In the doorstops, the handle is sublimated into a simple recess designed to accommodate fingers.
PRICE: 500 €
Rent: 70 € / 48 h
Italy, 2023. New. Unique piece.
Part of "Stoppable" exhibition.
Materials:
Portoro marble
Conditions: 5/5
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight:
25,5 x 11,5 x 9 cm; 6,2 kg
Shipping:
Due to ever changing shipping rates please contact us for the best possible quote.
In "Stoppable," Will West makes a dogged exercise around two types of accessory objects by definition, the doorstop and the bookend. Made of solid marble of different types, ranging from Biancone to Portoro, each piece is completely handcrafted and always different in weight and size even from similar specimens. In the doorstops, the handle is sublimated into a simple recess designed to accommodate fingers.
PRICE: 500 €
Rent: 70 € / 48 h
Italy, 2023. New. Unique piece.
Part of "Stoppable" exhibition.
Materials:
Portoro marble
Conditions: 5/5
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight:
25,5 x 11,5 x 9 cm; 6,2 kg
Shipping:
Due to ever changing shipping rates please contact us for the best possible quote.
