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.

Now showing at The Tarpey Gallery

On Saturday we went over to deliver three pieces of my work to the Tarpey Gallery in Castle Donington near Derby.
The gallery, in a contemporary barn conversion, is situated behind one of the oldest buildings in Castle Donington, and is set in a beautiful sculpture garden surrounded by trees and farmland.