Lee Borthwick

Sculptor Lee Borthwick (MA RCA 2008) has been creating Mirror Tapestries, installations and natural tableware for private residences worldwide for 16 years. In addition, she teaches pyrography classes. Sculptures can currently be seen at the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Gardens. Lee also recently gained a PGCE in Design and Technology (UEL 2023).

Describe your approach to teaching
With my passion for wood, I create an engaging and comfortable environment that ensures students leave with the confidence and technical know-how to continue their journey into pyrography independently.

What inspires your own work?
A project, merging pieces of tree and mirror 16 years ago, set the groundwork for my philosophy and saw the start of my love affair with the humble tree branch. Revealing the hidden details within the timber to this day remains deeply inspiring.

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