Ebb and Flow
Ebb and Flow Ltd started their
work with water and Flowforms in 1991. The Flowform water sculptures
generate a variety of swinging and pulsing flow patterns purely
due to their shape and proportions. The idea originated in the 1970s
through the work of John Wilkes while he was researching the nature
of water and its role in the forming of living organisms. This research
is continuing and is shedding light on the subtler influences of
planetary movements and on the underlying geometry of many organic
forms.
The harmonious and therapeutic qualities which the Flowforms can
create in an environment have led to many installations in medical
centres and schools. However Ebb and Flow also specialise in pond
and wetland systems for sewage treatment where the Flowforms are
part of a very functional and beautiful water landscape. Ebb and
Flow run training courses in pond and wetland design, also Simon
Charter gives talks and workshops on the role of water in life processes.
Flowforms are cast in
reconstituted granite by the students at Ruskin Mill and marketed
by Ebb and Flow. There are many designs which can be seen working
in the valley and surroundings of the mill.
Ebb and Flow is a member of
the IFDRA (The International Flow Design Research Association) which
has members around the world
For further information please
contact Simon Charter.
Tel. 01453 836060
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