Sculpture
Art in the Pen 2014 – Skipton
I’ve just received confirmation from Art in the Pen, Skipton that I have been selected as an exhibiting artist in 2014. For those who don’t know about Art in the Pen, it is a contemporary art fair where over 100 selected artists transform sheep and cow pens into mini galleries from which they sell […]
Naturally Inclined
This is your invitation to come to the preview of our exhibition, which we’ve called Naturally Inclined at The White Room, Priestley’s at No. 36, Bootham, York. Everyone will be warmly welcomed by us all from 6 pm at the gallery, through until 9 pm. Meet the team at The White Room who have […]
Hares at the Friends Meeting House
On Saturday I went on a workshop organised by Chrysalis Arts – Photographing your Work by Steve Rayner, held at the Friends Meeting House in Malton. This was such a good venue – it is a beautiful building, with huge windows letting in lots of light and masses of space for spreading out our […]
Ash Wednesday Sculpture
I was looking for a sculpture made in Ash, as in Volcanic Ash stone material for today – but changed my mind when I remembered FBC London and their stunning accessories. They come under the FBC’s header of accessories, but they are simply beautiful sculptures in wood – Ash wood. I wonder if part […]
Shrove Tuesday Sculpture
This Shrove Tuesday ball game stone sculpture stands within the grounds of St Edmund’s Church, Sedgefield, County Durham. The tradition of this pancake day ball game is reputedly between 700 to 1000 years old. A sort of Shrovetide football match. It starts when an honoured guest passes the small ball (just bigger than […]
Romance in Stone – Togetherness
As today is Valentine’s Day, this is the last of my Romance in Stone posts. How beautifully expressed, in stone sculpture, are expressions of love, through Cupid, Doves, The Kiss and now Togetherness. This stone carving shows a man and wife in a rather formal show of affection. The wife, extends, with dignity and […]
Romance in Stone – The Kiss
Another sculpture I’m including in the Valentine theme, started with Cupid, and Doves is The Kiss by Brancusi. Here is a little tender moment between a couple who seem oblivious to all around, a quiet and innocent depiction of togetherness. The Kiss by Brancusi is a series of similar sculptures representing two lovers […]
They hung the heads of traitors here!
Not recently though. It is difficult to imagine it, standing in front of the beautifully and stylishly decorated frontage of Priestley’s at No. 36, Bootham. Before entering through the immaculate gloss paintwork and shine of period door furniture, I glance to my left. There, towering, is the magnificent 11th century archway of Bootham […]
Romance in Stone – Doves
Continuing the Valentine theme that I started with Cupid, today I’m thinking about doves. Very different from the human embrace and ardour, but none-the-less tender and romantic. Bird romance anyway. I’ve watched doves and pigeon pairs and their behaviour to one another is gentle and devoted and their courting attentive and caring. I studied […]
Romance in Stone – Cupid
In the run-up to the 14th it is impossible not to think a little about romance, perhaps you’re thinking a lot! I’ve been looking at how artists, and in particular sculptors – and even more particularly sculptors in stone, have chosen to show love, represent romance or create the magic and frisson of attraction […]