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Paul Cummins MBE (born 26 September 1977) is an English artist from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who produces landscape installations using ceramic flowers. Education / work. Cummins worked as a maker of architectural models, and then studied ceramics at the University of Derby's College of Arts.
Paul Cummins MBE is an internationally renowned British artist and ceramicist, known for his floral ceramic creations and large-scale landscape installations. About Paul > Projects > Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, 2014 > Contact >
Find out all about the life, work and accolades of artist Paul Cummins MBE. From his work on the Cultural Olympiad to more recent pieces, read on for more.
Paul Cummins achieved fame last year with his commemorative poppy installation at the Tower of London. Five years on from his first interview, Mike…
Jul 29, 2015 · Paul Cummins MBE, the artist behind the installation of 888,246 ceramic poppies at the Tower of London in 2014, is to be awarded an honorary Doctorate in Philosophy by the University. “I was surprised to get the nomination” Paul said, “especially as I’m studying for a PhD, but I’m really happy, I’m grateful for the honour.”
Oct 22, 2017 · The ceramic artist Paul Cummins MBE (born 1977) drew inspiration for the title and concept of Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red from a poem he discovered among the wills of First World War soldiers in Derbyshire Record Office. He then approached Historic Royal Palaces with his idea for a commemorative installation at the Tower of London.
Nov 4, 2014 · The stunning installation covers 16 acres, which is roughly equivalent to 250 tennis courts or 16 soccer fields. The clay models were handmade under artist Paul Cummins and the setting was designed by Tom Piper. Teams of volunteers worked day and and night to carefully assemble each flower.
