The sculptures
that I have designed for Caledon have been created with a consideration to
the uniformity of the Kilkenny Limestone and its potential to be split
into large thin slabs of consistent thickness,
This
is a very uniform limestone with few surface imperfections. These
properties make it ideal for carving and limestone of this class can
hold very fine detail when used in sculpture, headstones, plaques, or
ornamental features. The stone will also develop a deep lustrous
polish, ideal for the concepts set out in the sculpture trail artwork.
The
Carboniferous Period left much of the island of Ireland covered by
limestones. Over 2,000 years of use as a building material has
established their durability. Irish Blue Limestone has been used for
centuries as the material of choice for the construction of prestige
buildings. It can be worked to provide colours that range from deep blue
black to subtle blue grey and surface textures ranging from silky
smooth to positively aggressive. In the hands of a skilled architect,
designer or mason the combination of colours and textures can bring the
most mundane structure to life or produce stunning variations with the
interplay between light and texture.
The
extract above has been taken from the lovely people of McKeon Stone who
will be the providers of all 4 tonne of Kilkenny for this project.
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