Resumé
Eleanor Cross, Charing Cross Station, London
Recreating exemplar carvings that act as future reference for the Eleanor Cross. An Angel, crockets, crosses, shields decorative panels and various architectural ornamental details.
The Eleanor Cross is one of the most ornately decorated monuments in the UK.
Client: South Eastern Rail
Main contractor: Paye Stone
Whitechapel High Street, London, 2012 Marathon route.
High Street 2012
The new work compliments the beautiful Art Nouvelle stone building opposite which houses the White Chapel Art Gallery. The Building was in major need of repair, and this, the first restoration of the High Street 2012 program now makes a major contribution to lifting the high street and surrounding area. The work involved designing and creating Lion head capitals and scroll brackets in Bath stone.
Architect: Julian Harrap Architects
Main contractor: Paye Stone
Westminster Abbey, London
Design and carving of new works for the abbey. Modelling and carving of portraits of modern patrons and those involved with the Abbey. This new work is taking place in tandem with a restoration program.
Scheme led by Nimbus Conservation Ltd.
Video of work
Pebble in the Pond, Belleek
Public Art Commission. Carving of stone sofa for the centre of the village.
A Peace II funded project commissioned by Pebble in the Pond, Belleek. Stone Sofa acting as a central welcoming piece for the town and bringing people together.
Working closely with Belleek District Community Group and McKeon Stone
The Braid Museum and Arts Complex, Ballymena
Public Art Commission. 11 metre long releif carving on the side of the new museum. Collaborating with writer and schools.
Commissioned by The Braid Ballymena Borough Council
Architect: Consarc Design Group
Cowlersley, Huddersfield
Public Art commission. Carving of life-size stone sofa, two armchairs and a rug. Work shop and community consultation driven project. Working closely with Council and Stamford Stone Company.
Commissioned by Open Art
Client: Kiklees Council
Russborough House, Co. Wicklow
On-going restoration of 18th Century urns at Russborough House. Leading on the introduction of replacement Urns. Working closely with conservator and architect.
Architect: Howley Hayes
Client: Alfred Beit Foundation
St. Georges Church, Hardwicke Place, Dublin
Replacement of Edward Smyth's Angel head, Oakleaf Swag Ornament, and Ionic Capital.
Architect: Jim O'Connor and Assoc.
Main contractor: Rainey
Client: Eugene O' Connor
Saint Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle
Design and carving of new Grotesques
Client: The Dean and Chapter of St George's Chapel
In association with City and Guilds London
Apsley House, No.1 London
Recarving of Corinthians Capitals
St. Martins Church, Dorking
Replacement of Capitals acting as a future reference for carving.
Suffolk Cathedral, Bury St. Edmunds
Extensive carving of Pinnicles on the Cathedral as part of carving team. The Millenium Project sponsored final phase of the Cathedral involved the carving of 12 small and 4 large crocket laden pinnacles.
Criterion Building, London
(Stone West)
BP Research Centre, Sunbury
(Kindersley Studio)
Kindersley Centre, Berkshire
(Kindersley Studio)
ACHIEVEMENTS
2004
The Villiers David Foundation Award for Historic Carving
2003
Worshipful Company of Masons Award for 'skill in the art of stone masonry'
The City & Guilds Lettering Prize
2002
An FW Bull National Award for stone carving at the 2002 National Stone Show
1997
Guinness Designer of the Future Award
EDUCATION
2001 - 2004
City & Guilds of London Art School, London
Degree equivalent diploma in Architectural Stone Carving
Awarded First
1999 - 2000
Crawford College of Art and Design, Cork
3rd year of 4 year Fine Art degree, transferred from Dublin Institute of Technology
1997 - 1999
Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin
1st and 2nd year of 4 year Fine Art degree