On this website I will be keeping you updated as to developments regarding the Public Artworks for Hamworthy Library. These updates are posted with the most recent first so please scroll down to get an overview of developments.
I have been commissioned on the basis of my previous commissions – many which have been in steel and for my ability to creat durable outdoor public art. I will ultimatly be designing the new works for the Library but I am keen to involve the local community with developing ideas and will be doing workshops with local schools and community groups. Please leave your comments – they are very welcome and please comment on emerging ideas and designs.
I will start to post emerging designs in January so please visit again then!
I am very excited about this project and producing some exciting and engaging artworks for the li
brary.
Pete Moorhouse
Sculptor and Public Artist
http://www.petemoorhouse.co.uk
It’s installed! – as of Wednesday 24 March
Ebb and flow 2010
The sculpture takes it’s inspiration from the reflected wave patterns created on the surface of water – far example how the reflection of a mast is distorted by the undulating nature of the sea. The sculpture responds directly to the architecture of the library and landscaping picking up on the sunken wave form and square arrays of the photovoltaic cells and stepping stones.
The etched text could be seen as bubbles raising from the sea bed – a sea of knowledge and creativity – text floating up to create new narratives. The text connects to the library context and on each face the name of a famous novel has been jumbled .
The title Ebb and Flow responds to the way in which the reflective waves change, continuously getting wider and narrower with the movement of the water and also relating to the coastal tidal context.
The sculpture is made from marine stainless steel and has been etched with aluminium oxide.
Pete Moorhouse Sculptor and Public Artist
See below the documentation of the project
A massive thank you from Hamworthy Middle School for giving us the opportunity to get involved with such an important community project. The Children thoroughly enjoyed designing and making models of their ideas and look forward to seeing the final sculpture when the library opens in March. I will be displaying the children’s work at school and will send you a photography when its up. Thanks again for involving us.
Miss Goom and children of HMS