The Industrial Movement! - 'Unity' - Caledon - 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.

Caledon's History in Bronze

Casting took place at Belfast Met College lead by Ken Barr, using the Sand Casting process. Once the bronze had cooled and been removed from the boxes the tiles had to be cleaned with any burr or feathering removed ready for patination

 

Set Up in Stradbally

Working on the two large cogs in the stone yard in Stradbally, Co. Laois. The 14 pockets have been cut out for the bronze tiles and both stones have been turned, ready for the final surface finish. There is still lots to do before the delivery to site in a few weeks time.

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!