Runaway

This sculpture was produced as part of an artist in residence position in Brampton, Cumbria. It was conceived in response to combining the character of the twists and curves of the scotch pine to be used for the work, and the momentum of the sloping bank upon which …

Whalsay

The inspiration for the form of this sculpture originates from the shells that scatter the shoreline, from the ever present movement of wind and waves, and from the hulls of the original clinker built boats that the community once fished from, and which can still be occasionally seen about …

See Through

See Through is set on the ridge of a steep valley. Seen through the three rings defined by the sculpture, the view of the landscape on the other side of the valley has the appearance of being drawn forward and magnified in the visitors gaze, so having the effect …

Lookout

When a visitor approaches Lookout, it is clear that a platform is provided to walk out over the water. Once on the platform the canopy and seat become apparent and invite the visitor to sit in that enclosed space.  When sat on the internal bench seat, the canopy …

Heaton Park – Fall

I was asked by the Friends of Heaton Park to create a sculpture from an old beech tree that had necessarily been felled due to safety reasons. The character of the site that fascinated me most was the event of the fall of the tree, its shock and …

Hareshaw Linn Bridge

When asked to design a replacement footbridge at Hareshaw Linn, it struck me that the most important and dramatic aspect of the site was the waterfall. So, I proposed to bring the bridge as close to the edge of the waterfall as possible by building three piers, one …