'Unity' - 'Building Peace through the Arts'
Monday 29 June 2015
Groundworks and Installation
Installation of the 'Unity' sculpture began last week with the preparation of the groundwork's for the foundations on the new site adjacent to the old mill at Caledon on Mill St.
The 2 ton stones then made the journey across the boarder into the north on Friday, ready for their final and permanent fixings.
All 14 bronzes would also be fixed to one of the stones in a specific order decided by members of the Caledon Regeneration Partnership which best shows the cycle of their built and shared heritage.
The 2 ton stones then made the journey across the boarder into the north on Friday, ready for their final and permanent fixings.
All 14 bronzes would also be fixed to one of the stones in a specific order decided by members of the Caledon Regeneration Partnership which best shows the cycle of their built and shared heritage.
Friday 19 June 2015
Caledon's History in Bronze
Thursday 11 June 2015
Set Up in Stradbally
Tuesday 2 June 2015
Inside and Out!
Getting to work on the 14 pockets for the Bronze tiles along with a lot of grinding and polishing the stones to bring out that beautiful Kilkenny luster. First job though however is to get set up inside!
Sunday 31 May 2015
The Right Tools For The Job.
Packing and sorting some tools for a trip to Kilkenny, Ireland to finish off the carving of the two cogs before they get delivered to Caledon. The majority of the work left will include very little carving and a lot of grinding and polishing!!
Its always a great opportunity to go and work in the stone yard and quarry along side the stone workers who work with the stone in its place of origin. I always learn so much on these occasions and am grateful for Niall at McKeon Stone for the opportunity. I have the dilemma of taking more tools than I may actually need, especially ones I am so comfortable using, but as always on budget airlines I don't want to get hammered on the baggage, literally!! The main essentials required will definatley have to include the obligatory wet weather gear!!
Thursday 14 May 2015
Community Consultation with The Caledon Regeneration Partnership
I have been meeting with members of The Caledon Regeneration Partnership to obtain their views and ideas that relate to the History and Heritage of the town with the intention of producing a variety of bronze tiles that will be incorporated into the stone sculpture. Both William Beattie and Sandra Mortimer have been extremely successful in working with the extended community of Caledon to collate all the historical and factual information that the community believe have an important part to play in the legacy of the town.
I have worked directly form postcards, book cuttings, maps and archived images gathered and donated to create a variety of 10 cm x 10 cm plaster tiles which will be the patterns for casting. Below are some examples of the work in progress.
I have worked directly form postcards, book cuttings, maps and archived images gathered and donated to create a variety of 10 cm x 10 cm plaster tiles which will be the patterns for casting. Below are some examples of the work in progress.
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