Makers Dozen - Q & A with Mike Bigland

Welcome to the Makers Dozen. We ask a Guild member a dozen quickfire questions about their life as a maker.

We spoke to Mike Bigland, a sculptor whose interpretations of plant forms are beautifully crafted, showcasing his experience as an engineer and designer.

Please describe your work in 3 words

Stainless plant forms

How long have you been a maker?

21 Years

What’s the best part of your process?

Watching the metal evolve into pleasing shapes

What’s the hardest part of your process?

Integrating Tig welding into the design

Do you have a favourite book about your craft?

Not really as it’s engineering

What are you reading?

Blue Machine by Helen Czerski

What’s your favourite film?

As Good as It Gets

What do you listen to in your studio?

Radio 3 & 4 

What one thing would improve your life as a maker?

More hours in the day

What’s the best piece of advice you have received?

Follow your passions

What’s the question you are asked the most?

How do you make the Alliums

Life as a maker can be challenging, what keeps you going? 

A strong work ethic, taught by my parents.

Thanks Mike!

You can read more about Mike and his practise here