The casting of the ‘Maximus’ horse skull with Florence Bigglestone (@floss_art) continues, safely and with social distancing): The most fragile areas of the skull are reinforced with clay and vinymold, to allow for clean de-molding of the caps without damage to the skull itself. The caps are then prepared in plaster.
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‘Roman Remains’ – Stage 3
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Tagged Casting, Chariot, Chester, Fine Art, Florence Bigglestone, Grosvenor Museum, Horse, mold making, piece mold, Plaster, Roman, Sculpture, Skull, studio
‘Roman Remains’ – Stage 2
The casting of the horse skull with fine artist Florence Bigglestone (@floss_art) continues: Following some subtle reinforcing and restoration, the skull (which has been named ‘Maximus’ – “Are you not entertained?”) has been clayed up, and the first caps of the piece mold are underway, in plaster.
We’ve been joined by Nick’s colleague, Tim Johnson, who has been assisting in documenting the process and working with Florence.
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Tagged Casting, Fine Art, Florence Bigglestone, Horse, mold making, Roman, Sculpture, Skull, studio
‘Roman Remains’– Casting with Florence Bigglestone
Nick is working with fine artist Florence Bigglestone (@floss_art) this month – safely and with social distancing – to restore and cast a horse’s skull. The cast skull, in plaster, will then be painted and embroidered by Florence to represent the history of chariot racing in Roman Chester. It will be exhibited in the Grosvenor Museum, Chester as part of an exhibition.
These photos show the beginning of the restoration and casting process.
You can check out more of Florence’s work on her Instagram.
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Tagged Casting, Chariot, Chester, Fine Art, Florence Bigglestone, Grosvenor Museum, Horse, Plaster, Roman, Sculpture, Skull, studio
‘The Sisters’ – Drone Photography
Photographs provided by Ian Carson, who kindly gave his consent for these photographs to be featured on the website. Thank you!
Announcement from the Ellesmere Sculpture Initiative
“We are pleased to commission Nick Eames to create ‘The Sisters’ sculpture to commemorate the outstanding achievements of Eglantyne and Dorothy Jebb, who were born in Ellesmere, Shropshire. One hundred years ago they set up the ‘Save the Children’ Fund, at a meeting in the Albert Hall, and it has continued to carry out its vital humanitarian role across the world until the present day.
During 2019-20 in Ellesmere, Ellesmere Sculpture Initiative is celebrating the work of these extraordinary, but largely forgotten, sisters through a range of local events and activities. These include a research programme, talks and exhibitions, a day Seminar on April 1st 2020 and the creation of a Jebb Garden which will feature Nick’s Sisters sculpture as a permanent tribute to the women.
The Jebb Garden to be sited in the mere-side public gardens will also feature an interactive ‘Labyrinth’ and ‘Refuge’ sculpture, representing the journeys of refugee children displaced by conflict and natural disasters.”
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Tagged Egglantyne Jebb, ellesmere, save the children, Sculpture, sisters, The Sisters
Proposal: ‘The Dragon’ – Another mockup…
A mockup produced today, demonstrating how Flint Castle can be seen through the form of the Dragon.
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Tagged Castle, Dragon, Flint, Flint Castle, Sculpture, Wales
Trilogy: Demolding the Third Element
Demolding ‘The Son’ in my sculpture garden.
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Tagged Abstract, Casting, development, mold making, Sculpture, Son, the son, Trilogy, waste mold
Proposal: ‘The Dragon’
In light of the most recent proposal for a sculpture at Flint Castle, and the following response, I propose an alternative:
‘The Dragon’ is intended to be a monumental steel drawing in space; the symbol of Welsh pride, through which (though not obscured by) the Castle ruins can be seen. A lasting, imposing trace of the weight of history. My desire is that they balance, and acknowledge that this is a nation for all its citizens.
‘The Dragon’ would be constructed by Flintshire steel companies. The image below gives an idea of the possible scale:
To show support for The Dragon, please contact Hannah Blythyn:
Hannah Blythyn, AM for Delyn:
@HannahBlythynAM
Office Address: 38 Church Street, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5AE
Assembly Address: National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF99 1NA
Phone: 0300 200 7132
Email: Hannah.Blythyn@assembly.wales
Website (non-Assembly): http://www.hannahblythyn.wales
Twitter: twitter.com/HannahBlythyn
#dragonforflint
@dragonforflint
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Tagged 2019, Castle, Ddraig Goch, Dragon, Fflint, Flint, Flintshire, nick eames, North Wales, public sculpture, Sculpture, Welsh Dragon
Trilogy: The Third Element
Construction of the Third Element, ‘The Son,’ underway in my sculpture garden.
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Tagged Abstract, development, process, Sculpture, Son, Trilogy
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