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Posted in Abstract Sculptures, Reach
Tagged abstract sculture, cherish, Cilcain, climate change, earth, environment, moon, nature, nick eames, planet, Reach, sculptor, sustainability
Restoration of Spelter figures: Part 3, Final
The restoration of two mid 19th century Spelter figures: The Reaper (‘Left Handed Luke’) and The Sower (‘Nearly Headless Nick‘) is now complete, and the figures have been returned to their home in Kent, whole again.
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
Both figures waxed and the oak bases oiled: Restoration complete! 
Both figures waxed and the oak bases oiled: Restoration complete! 
Both figures waxed and the oak bases oiled: Restoration complete! 
Both figures waxed and the oak bases oiled: Restoration complete!
The two figures are now fully restored, complete, and ready to return home!
Posted in Figurative sculptures, Working Process
Tagged 19th century, Cilcain, epoxy, Figures, Kent, nick eames, North Wales, putty, Reaper, resin, Restoration, sculptor, Sculpture, Sower, Spelter
‘The Gull’ arrives at Plas Newydd Tea Gardens
‘The Gull,’ constructed in steel and wire mesh, has been transported to Plas Newydd Tea Gardens, where it will soon be completed in situ as part of the upcoming ‘5 Senses Collective’ Exhibition (held on the weekends of the 4th/5th and 25th/26th of September, 2021, as part of the Clwydian Creatives Art Trail – click here for their Facebook page).
Visitors to the Tea Gardens will be able to observe Nick working on ‘The Gull’ in its final stages. The piece will be permanently installed at Plas Newydd in late autumn, once the garden plants die back, and before the arrival of the Shepherd’s Hut.
The slideshow below shows Nick, James, and Lucy Eames preparing and transporting the gull, together with Studio Assistant Ewan Stell, James Bigglestone, and Luke Griffiths.
The ‘5 Senses Collective’ combines a variety of different media, curated together in one beautiful space – set against the stunning backdrop of Moel Famau and the Clwydians. The Collective features:
Photography from James Biggs Photography – https://www.jamesbiggsphotography.com/
Fine art from Florence Bigglestone – https://www.instagram.com/floss_art/
Abstract sculpture from Nick Eames, Sculptor – https://nickeamessculptor.com/
Abstract painting from Liz Eames Art – https://www.lizeamesart.com/
Contemporary poetry from Tim Johnson – Trash Poetry
The Exhibition will be held from 11am-6pm on the 4th, 5th, 25th and 26th of September at:
Plas Newydd,
Cilcain,
Mold,
CH7 5NZ
A delicious selection of cakes, coffees, and treats will be available at the Tea Gardens.
Posted in Abstract Sculptures, Events, Gull, Working Process
Tagged 2021, Abstract Sculpture, Art, Bigglestone, Clwydian Creatives Art Trail, Ewan Stell, exhibition, Fine Art, Flintshire, Gull, James Bigglestone, James Eames, Local Artist, Lucy Eames, Luke Griffiths, nick eames, North Wales, Plas Newydd Tea Garden, public sculpture, sculptor, Sculpture, steel, Wire Mesh
North Wales Magazine: ‘Sculpting the Future’ – Sonia Goulding interviews Nick Eames
The brilliant Sonia Goulding (of turningthestones.com, and recently featured in Acumen’s online guest poetry) has written this amazing article about Nick, his process, and the intentions behind his work, published in print with North Wales Magazine – they’ve done a beautiful job with the formatting and presentation of it, too!
The article can be found on page 11 of the August 2021 edition, so please support the magazine by picking up a copy. You can check out the pages here, but trust us, it’s even better in print (click on the images for a full preview).
Thank you, Sonia and North Wales Magazine! Photos are courtesy of David Allen, Nick Eames and Tim Johnson.
Oracle Maquettes in Gold + Cleaning of Spelter Figures
Florence Bigglestone (@floss_art) gilds two maquettes of ‘The Oracle’ with gold finishing: This was inspired by Florence’s recent use of gold foil with ‘Maximus.’
Meanwhile, Nick’s daughter Lucy has been cleaning up the two 19th century Spelter figures – ‘Left Handed Luke’ and ‘Nearly Headless Nick’ – before restoration work on the pair continues.
‘Roman Remains’ – Completed Piece
The casting of the ‘Maximus’ horse skull with Florence Bigglestone (@floss_art) is now complete, and the piece will soon be displayed within the Grosvenor Museum, Chester – as part of an exhibition drawing inspiration from Roman chariot racing.
Final stage: Once the sculpture has been stained, gold leaf is applied to the raised filligree.
Posted in Events, Figurative sculptures, Working Process
Tagged Casting, Chester, Cilcain, Fine Art, Florence Bigglestone, Grosvenor Museum, Horse Skull, Maximus, mold making, nick eames, North Wales, sculptor, Sculpture
‘The Oracle’ – Concept
Whilst installing ‘The Sisters’ in Ellesmere last June, Nick had this idea for a memorial to mark the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. This is the mockup that we produced of his initial idea, ‘The Oracle,’ set against the beautiful backdrop of Ellesmere. He is now looking for a suitable site for this powerful piece.
At the time, Nick made this statement: “In the six years of the Second World War, the UK lost some 60,000 civilians to the conflict. We have lost the same number in 3 months, to this devastating virus.” Today, one year on, the total deaths in the UK have surpassed 152,000.
“After both world wars there was a need for memorials in almost every town and village, and I feel there’s a need for a place of focus and contemplation: As a response to the premature and unexpected loss of so many lives.”
Sculpture © Nick Eames
Digital mockup by Tim Johnson.
Posted in Abstract Sculptures, Oracle, Proposals
Tagged Abstract, Art, coronavirus, Covid, ellesmere, Lake, landscape, Memorial, Monument, nick eames, Oracle, Proposal, public sculpture, sculptor, Sculpture
‘The Gull’ – Development
Work is going apace on ‘The Gull,’ sculpted in wire mesh & rebar, to be installed at Plas Newydd Tea Garden upon completion.
Posted in Abstract Sculptures, Events, Gull, Working Process
Tagged Abstract, Cilcain, Fine Art, Gull, landscape, Local Artist, North Wales, Plas Newydd Tea Garden, rebar, sculptor, Sculpture, studio, Working Process
NICK EAMES 