Alison Crowther MA RCA: Anatomy of a Tree

26 September - 22 November 2026

Anatomy of a Tree is Alison Crowther’s first solo show with the New Art Centre and will show a collection of her recent work on a range of scales.

Carving from naturally felled local timber, Crowther creates works that follow the natural growth lines of wood and accentuate its unique features. Fusing geometry and improvisation, her forms become compelling representations of our connection to the nature that surrounds us.

Part of the exhibition showcases a collection of brooches designed as a collaboration between Alison Crowther and jewellery designer, Lucy Anderson.

For more information on the exhibition and Crowther’s work, follow the link below to view the digital catalogue.

Photography by Jacqui Hurst.

Images of brooches by Matt Wreford.

All work is for sale. For any enquiries please contact The New Art Centre, Roche Court. click here

Exhibition catalogue

**Park-land, (2024)**, carved from a 400 yr old windblown English oak from the historic landscaped deer park at Petworth, West Sussex. A commission from Montalba Architects with Anderson Real Estate for a sculptural reception desk within a commercial building in Century City, Los Angeles. Photo: Eric Wall for Montalba Architects.

**Park-land, (2024)**, English oak, the making of. Photo: Matt Wreford.

**Park-land, (2024)**, English oak, accessibility end of reception desk. Photo: Matt Wreford.

**Park-land, (2024)**, English oak, carving detail. Photo: Matt Wreford.

**Park-land, (2024)**, English oak, complete at The Woodcarvers Studio. Photo: Matt Wreford.

**Common Ground, (2023)**, carved from a walnut tree that spanned one garden boundary to another. Photo: Jacqui Hurst.

**Common Ground, (2023)**, carving detail. Photo: Jacqui Hurst.

**Common Ground, (2023)**, close-up. Photo: Jacqui Hurst.

Apology, (2023). 2.25m tall sculpture, carved from a single English oak tree, destined for a private garden near Midhurst, in which the oak grew. Photo: Jacqui Hurst. (Swiss sphere pictured in foreground)