Sculpture

I'm a bit of an experimental Sculptor. I can work in Clay, Cement, Resin, Fiber glass. polystyrene only when there is no alternative way, and love working with natural products.

Over the last 30 years I Have worked with teams to produce pieces for Theme Parks, Bars, Night clubs, Castles, Tv, Film as well as some Private Pieces.

Below is a collection of Sculptures That I Designed and created myself. I Love to sculpt something that has a story, or meaning behind the piece. And I don't shy away from large technical and challenging installments.

Get in touch if you think I can help you on any projects

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Concrete Sculpting Process

This sculpt of a mother and two children was part of a larger piece. the mother is a height of about 900mm. the armature is welded in mild steel, covered in mesh and sculpted in a rendering cement.

these are suitable for interior or exterior decoration. estimated weight of this one is about 45-50 kg

This method of sculpting could be used for so many things. Garden sculpture, gate posts, water features or internal

Cú Chulainn

Sculpted in a rendering cement over a wire mesh and steel armature. For me this piece displays the kind of detail you can achieve with concrete. which is the most affordable way create ambitious and technical poses in sculpture.

Cú Chulainn, is an Irish warrior hero and demigod in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, as well as in Scottish and Manx folklore. He is believed to be an incarnation of the Irish god Lugh, who is also his father. His mother is the mortal Deichtine, sister of King Conchobar mac Nessa.

Born Sétanta, he gained his better-known name as a child, after killing Culann's fierce guard dog in self-defence and offering to take its place until a replacement could be reared, hence he became the "Hound (cú) of Culann". He was trained in martial arts by Scáthach, who gave him the spear Gáe Bulg. It was prophesied that his great deeds would give him everlasting fame, but that his life would be short. At the age of seventeen he defended Ulster single-handedly against the armies of Queen Medb of Connacht in the famous Táin Bó Cúailnge ("Cattle Raid of Cooley"). He is known for his terrifying battle frenzy (ríastrad), in which he becomes an unrecognisable monster who knows neither friend nor foe. He fights from his chariot, driven by his loyal charioteer Láeg and drawn by his horses, Liath Macha and Dub Sainglend.

Cú Chulainn's wife is Emer, although he has many other lovers. With Aífe he has a son named Connla, whom Cú Chulainn tragically kills. Cú Chulainn himself is said to have died in battle, binding himself to a standing stone so he can die on his feet.

The Cattle Raid of Cooley

Stone Planters

Large concrete planter with horned god relief.

These large planters are only just props. Achieved by Quickly carving the shape from polystyrene with a chainsaw, then covered with a rendering cement. The demons head was quickly freestyled into the render and finished with a weathered sandstone finish. I thought the looked pretty bad ass for something done so fast.

If I were to do something like this again. I would ditch the poly and make them for practical use.

If you need some props or bespoke garden Features, Get in touch.

Lady Justice

This sculpt was a kind of an experiment. she has a steel armature which gives strength to stand on a thin leg, hold a steel sword and scales with an outstretched arm. The bulk of her body is built up with an air hardening clay or polymere. and the final sculpt is created using epoxy resin which can dry as hard as stone and sanded giving it its own natural finish. This piece iis not painted and the white finish could be mistaken for Porcelain or marble.

The concept of lady justice goes right back ancient Sumeria, associated with the goddess Ereshkigal, She ruled the underworld and judged the souls of the dead. this concept was also used by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and in Christianity is associated with the Archangel Michael.

In astrology she represents Libra. which represents the balance between Summer and Winter, being the Fall(Autumn)and Halloween, or day of the dead.

Budai

Budai is a nickname given to the Chinese monk Qici, who is often identified with and venerated as Maitreya Buddha in Chan Buddhism. With the spread of Chan Buddhism, he also came to be venerated in Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. He is said to have lived around the 10th century CE in the Wuyue kingdom.

The name "Budai" literally means "cloth sack", and refers to the bag he is usually depicted carrying as he wanders aimlessly. His jolly nature, humorous personality, and eccentric lifestyle distinguish him from most Buddhist masters or figures. He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the "Laughing Buddha". Budai is traditionally depicted as overweight and having a huge stomach and many stories surrounding Budai involve his love of food and drink. Because of this, he is also referred to as the "Fat Buddha", especially in the We-stern world. He is often mistaken by Westerners to be the original Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama.

Angelic fixed seating

I made this piece many years ago as part of a fixed seating Vip area.

There are a few different ways to tackle a large piece like this. back then the shape was cut on two 8x4 sheets of 20mm plywood. A 100mm sheet of poly was stuck to the boards and the figures were carved into the poly followed by a thick coat of rendering cement, sanded and painted.

If I was to create something like this again, I would ditch the poly and plywood and go for a steel and mesh shaped backing then cover that in a rendering cement.

Or alternatively I would sculpt it in clay, for clay can achieve the best detail and speed to work with. However the clay needs to be fired or a possible mould taken to later cast in a lighter resin. This however starts to push cost, which is why I choose to work in cement a lot of the time. It can look great and is affordable, but because of its weight, needs to be securely fixed.

Pan and the Nymphs water feature

Pan and the Nymphs

This sculpt acts as a wall over a bridge and a water feature. eventually the water will spurt from his mouth into the river below.

This is made with a steel armature covered in mesh and sculpted in a rendering cement. which is then weathered and secured to existing wall.

This process can be made in a workshop and transported in pieces or one piece. Also suitable for public spaces.

I would love to take another shot at this now that my skills have improved.

Fancy a unique garden sculpted water feature. I have loads of cool ideas

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