Poolside commission

A recent commission for The Corniche by St James, luxury apartments overlooking The Thames, London. A 1.25 metre marine-grade stainless steel wall sculpture overlooking and reflected in the pool.

A5 Magazine feature

Great to have my sculpture 'Eye of the Hurricane' included in the latest edition of A5 Magazine, an independent art and design magazine. It functions as a printed gallery, presenting in each issue a themed exhibition, featuring artists from around the globe.

Catching the light

Above us the Trees II, Ian Turnock

A recently completed commission floats on it's perspex plinth, catching the afternoon sunlight.

Sculpture reflecting nature

After a busy week my work is now installed in the Courts Garden in Holt, Wiltshire, including the wonderful setting of the lily pond. We were very lucky that the weather stayed dry for the main installation day and for the preview evening last night. The show Form and Fascination, which also features work by Fiona Campbell, runs from Saturday 9th September until Sunday 15th October.
above: Horse Chestnut
below: Shelter from the Sky II

above: willow, Ian Turnock
below: giant nest, Fiona Campbell

Sculpture at the National Trust Courts Garden

Next month sees the start of 'Form and Fascination' at The Courts Garden in Holt, Wiltshire.
I will be exhibiting 10 sculptures along side work by Fiona Campbell. The exhibition runs from Saturday 9th September to Sunday 15th October 2017. The beautiful gardens will create a colourful autumnal setting for our nature inspired work.

Online sculpture gallery: new work available

I have just added some additional pieces to my online sculpture shop. They are 36cm in diameter, stainless steel or patinated copper. They can be framed, hung on the wall on a discrete nail or displayed on a shelf or mantelpiece.
https://ianturnocksculpture.mysupadupa.com

Form and Fascination at The Courts Garden, Wiltshire

Later in the year I will be exhibiting several sculptures in ‘Form and Fascination’ alongside work by Fiona Campbell.
The show runs from Saturday 9th September until Sunday 15th October at the National Trust 'The Courts Garden' in Holt, Wiltshire.
above: Shelter from the Sky, Ian Turnock.
below: Verticals, Fiona Campbell.

Draw the Line at the Surface Gallery

My wall sculpture Eye of the Hurricane has been selected for the Draw the Line: Contemporary drawing exhibition at the Surface Gallery in Nottingham.
The exhibition runs from 8th April - 22nd April and the Opening Night is Friday 7th April, 18:00-21:00.
The exhibition will showcase a selection of contemporary artists from across the world, featuring works that expand the definition of drawing.

White on white wall sculpture

A new approach in my Shelter from the Sky series.
White on white creates a delicate lace like effect.
This is a large 1m diameter piece framed in a white painted solid wood frame.

Buy sculpture online

I now have a selection of sculptures available to purchase in my new online shop.

From the Land at the Old Station Gallery

I have been invited to exhibit several sculptures in this New Year exhibition at the Old Station Gallery in Rowsley near Bakewell in Derbyshire. The exhibition runs from 14th January until 22nd February with a preview on Saturday 14th January 3-5pm.

Sunlight and shadows

Thank you to the Williamson family for this dramatic picture of the sculptural seat in Congleton Park

Sculptural seat unveiled in Congleton Park

The sculptural seat I was commissioned to create has been unveiled at an event attended by her family and local dignitaries. The seat is in commemoration of Margaret Williamson, a local community champion who passed away last year.

The Old Station Gallery Open exhibition

I am pleased to say I have had two works 'Eden' and woodcut 'Above us the Trees' selected for the Old Station Gallery Open in Rowsley, Derbyshire. The exhibition starts with a preview on Saturday 24th September 3 - 5pm and runs until 26th October.

East Cheshire Hospice Art Fair 2016

I am pleased once again to be exhibiting in the East Cheshire Hospice Art Fair at Macclesfield Town Hall. It starts this Friday 16th and runs until Sunday 25th September, showing work by over 100 artists.

eye of the hurricane

Avebury Manor: sculptures and standing stones

I was delighted to be invited to exhibit work in this years Avebury Manor sculpture show. Last week I installed 4 pieces of sculpture in the gardens of this historic National Trust manor house. Afterwards we explored the incredible standing stones that surround the house. The landscape is part of Wiltshires' Stonehenge World Heritage site. The exhibition runs until 25th September.

top: Shelter from the Sky, middle: Sprite II, bottom: Above us the Trees

Brackenbury Grove gate commission

Three leafy stainless steel panels now adorn the gates at the new Brackenbury Grove housing development in Hammersmith, west London. I was commissioned by One Housing Group to create the artwork, inspired by silver birch trees.

Sculpture garden at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show

Really pleased to have two of my sculptures - Ostara and Above us the Trees - included in 'Art in the Garden' at RHS Tatton this year.

Public commission in Congleton Park

Congleton Partnership and Congleton Community Projects recently asked artists to submit proposals for a public art piece in commemoration of Margaret Williamson. Margaret was active at all levels of the community and her energy and inspiration was behind many voluntary groups and organisations in Congleton. Margaret’s love of nature and environmental sustainability was manifested through her work for the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Congleton in Bloom and helping to organise several Environmental Festivals in the Park to name a few projects.
Her sudden passing in April 2015 left the community reeling and the need to celebrate her love of life, her energy and her commitment has found expression in this project.

I am delighted that my proposal was chosen by public vote. It is to create a unique globe-shaped metal bench with seats facing the four points of the compass. It would have a contemporary sculptural form providing contemplative views of the river and the park. The artwork will be laser-cut with patterns inspired by local tree and plant life, similar to my portfolio, to reflect Margaret’s deep love of the natural world. It would also incorporate inspirational literary quotes, again referencing nature. The sculpture is due to be completed in October 2016 and unveiled in November.

Queen Mary 2 sails with new artwork onboard

The Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 has just set sail after a major refit. I was delighted to be commissioned to create 11 new wall sculptures for the luxurious Princess Grill restaurant.  Three pieces (above) are woodcuts in frames, the other eight are powder coated aluminium.