Open Studio

ARTIST’S OPEN STUDIO – A chance to view work in progress plus a variety of stone sculpture for both the interior and garden at the artist’s studio. 
Open daily - 24th August – 12 September, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Or alternatively Contact Jason on 07771816901 to arrange an alternative viewing over the weekends. 

 

Trails with Tales

The final sculpture installation at Cobtree happened today. The new artwork, 'Trails with Tales', stands at 2.4 m high and is carved from a single 4 ton block of Kilkenny Limestone. The sculpture is located at the entrance to the new visitors center and at the pathway that is the start of the Cobtree Sculpture Trail. There is still some landscaping to be completed before the grand opening on the 3rd of August! Its great to see the sculpture in a different environment than the one Ive been used to at the workshop. The scale of the sculpture works really well and the long deliberation and consultation between Jo, Lewis, Lizzie and myself regarding the positioning of the sculpture has paid off! Even Gert the elephant looks right at home on top!

Industrial Movement in Caledon!

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 & Out!

Getting to work on the 14 pockets for the Bronze tiles along with a lot of grinding and polishing on the stones to bring out that beautiful Kilkenny luster. First job though however is to get set up inside!

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/

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.