Projects currently in development
Landlines
An 18-month project to map the constant changing agricultural landscape along the railway line in Northumbria. Temporary interventions on land beside the railway will describe the seasonal workings of the land and create an ever-changing gallery of work to be seen from passing trains. The project will culminate in a 6-week onboard menu sourced entirely from farms beside the railway, completing the journey from field to plate.
Estimated start - May 2011
Clad Blankets
The fleece from the 'Clad' installation in Newtown is being recycled and turned into limited edition blankets. The fleece will be cleaned but will retain its original colours of Welsh sheep (Kerry Hill and Black Welsh Mountain). The blankets will be woven in Wales in a pattern inspired by the timber-framed architecture of the Clad installation with a nod to traditional Welsh weaving patterns from Newtown. The Blankets will be available through the shop at Oriel Davies and online through the Natural Fibre Company. Signed artwork and background information will accompany the blankets. Edition - 100
Available October 2010
Lake District Engravings
A folio of sketches and images of two of the Lake District installations - 'Drop' and 'Fleur de Sel'. The pen,ink and digital images are being produced as an edition of quality engravings by one of the greatest engravers in the UK on paper made in Cumbria in keeping with the 18th C. tourist images they are based on. Some of the originals were previously shown at Brantwood - Ruskin's house in Coniston.
Edition - 100
Available August 2010
Playscape
What is the rural solution to concrete skateparks? The Playscape project is an exciting initiative that aims to build a large-scale, earthwork sculpture inspired by local geological features and natural mathematics that also offers potential for not just conventional play but also Parkour, performance, rock climbing and admiring the view. The Playscape project is a fusion between art and sport. One that takes a holistic approach to the provision of urban-rooted disciplines in a rural environment.
ongoing project
Neverland (working title)
A collection of prized fairytale specimens from a 19th century exploration of lost lands
September 2009 - dates tbc
