Olive Wootton: Myths and Animals follows Olive Wootton, now in her nineties, as she prepares for a major exhibition at Goldmark. In her Northamptonshire studio, we find Wootton working on a new minotaur, a theme she has returned to time and again throughout her career. www.goldmarkart.com
The film captures Olive's passion for her craft as she meticulously shapes clay and works with craftsmen, mouldmaking and bronze casting. Despite her age, Olive's creativity remains vibrant, infusing her sculptures with a timeless energy. As Wootton prepares for a major exhibition at Goldmark, anticipation builds.
On exhibition day, surrounded by admirers, Wootton is joined by gallery owner Mike Goldmark for a short discussion about her life and work.
This poignant film celebrates Olive's resilience and artistry, proving that age is no barrier to creativity and passion.
Goldmark Films is the four-times Royal Television Society Award nominated independent film making arm of the world-renowned Goldmark Gallery. It has been producing broadcast arts documentaries for over 20 years and has made 24 feature length documentaries and 100 plus shorts. Goldmark's global reputation allows it to gain intimate and revealing interviews with some of the world's leading artists, ceramicists, writers and critics. Its films on contemporary artists are complemented by a stable of programmes unveiling the fascinating life stories of both the famous and the forgotten painters, potters and sculptors of the 20th century.
A family business, Goldmark have been selling art from our Gallery in Uppingham, UK for more than 50 years and hold over 50,000 items in stock. Explore a wide range of art, ceramics, sculpture, books, and DVDs all available to you through our website www.goldmarkart.com