Miles Takes

For his residency at BoxoPROJECTS, Miles Takes explored the unique natural experiences offered by the local environment. One specific focus of his was on the brilliance of the night sky in the dark sky context. He examined ways of bringing attention to the visible cosmos through a sculptural installation that both frames the landscape by day, and reflects the sky at night. Inspired by the form and function of astronomical instruments, he made drawings and maquettes before settling on a prototype to construct.

Utilizing metal as a medium, Miles also created works to be mounted on the wall or on the ground, which deal further with the experience of the sky and the landscape in fractal and abstracted ways.

Artist Bio
Miles Takes is an Oxfordshire, UK based visual artist whose work captures the dynamic interplay between color, geometry, and the natural world. Working with abstraction, Miles creates vibrant, geometric compositions that explore themes of movement, memory, and the sensory environment. His art draws inspiration from the patterns and forms in nature, translating them into bold, dynamic visuals.

Miles’ work has been exhibited internationally, including a solo exhibition “Moments” at Me London Hotel, with Gone Rogue Gallery,  a clothing collaboration with fashion brand Orlebar Brown, private views with Bentley Cars and participation in group shows such WIP with Helm Gallery in Brighton. His work is found in private collections across the UK, the US, and Europe. Miles has also won numerous awards and residency scholarships.

Artist website