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 defiantly have to include the obligatory wet weather gear!!
Follow the progress of the Caledon Public Art Project here: http://thecaledoncogs.blogspot.co.uk/


Thursday 7 May 2015

The Stanmer Group!

Well after several wet and windy days of installing, we finally had the chance to enjoy the fruits of our labour. The exhibition was well curated between the group and there were some stunning stone pieces through out the grounds of Stanmer House and within the beautiful Grade I listed building. It was also a pleasure to have the Mayor of Brighton and Hove at the Private View who opened the exhibition which runs until the 24th May.