Kerry Samantha Boyes
Meticulous Technique Refinement: With three decades of expertise as a professional sculptor and in conservation, Kerry leads the continuous refinement of techniques at The Fake Food Workshop. By seamlessly merging tradition with innovation, the workshop produces remarkably authentic fake food items. A meticulous dedication to every detail, encompassing texture and colour, distinguishes the workshop and gives rise to unmatched replicas.
Experience and knowledge of our industry:
Kerry's extensive experience spans over three decades within the UK's Heritage & Visual Arts Sector, showcasing a profound understanding and mastery of the industry. Her array of skills, encompassing artistry, sculpting, and adept problem-solving, underscores her expertise in the field.
Her tenure at the Fake Food Workshop stands as a testament to her talent, crafting lifelike food replicas for prestigious UK and global clients such as the National Trust, English Heritage, Walt Disney, Warner Bros, and the Queens Palaces. Notably, her work with Museum Facsimiles, replicating large-scale historic Roman carved stones along Hadrian's Wall, emphasises her commitment to preserving heritage through meticulous reproductions.
As an acclaimed contemporary artist, Kerry's proficiency spans various artistic mediums, including moulding & casting, line drawing, embroidery, clay work, woodwork, stone carving, taxidermy, and short film.
With over 30 years of experience as a professional sculptor, her continuous refinement of techniques at The Fake Food Workshop merges tradition with innovation, resulting in remarkably authentic fake food items. Her unwavering attention to detail, meticulously focusing on texture and colour, sets her workshop's creations apart, establishing them as unparalleled replicas in the industry.
Award & Residencies
Visual Arts Scotland FLY 2016 - ‘Flora Wood Award’ Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, OPEN 2015 - ‘Ottillie Helen Wallace Prize’
Arts Trust Scotland - ‘Award 2014'
UK Guild of Taxidermy 2014 - Annual Award Theme
English Heritage, Hadrian's Wall Museums 2002 - Sponsored Curatorial Traineeship plus Masters Degree
Vindolanda, Chesterholmes Museum 1995 - 1 year full-time Arts Residency
Kerry, working on various projects over the years…
