Sol

Rhosygilwen Mansion, Pembrokeshire.

When I was given the large spiral-welded tube sections from an old wind turbine I saw it as ideal material to make a horse. I liked the idea that the wind turbine which once captured the wind's energy was to be used to portray the energy of a horse. As I worked with the form as a bust I applied roofing struts, gate hinges and other bits to introduce the curves of a breaking wave. Introducing cast resin blocks to catch the light was the final element to further express the dynamic energy I sought to portray.

The sculpture, called "Sol", featured in the 'ArtAt Festival' held at Rhosygilwen Mansion and is now on permanent display at the entrance to the Western Solar Park, Rhosygilwen in Pembrokeshire.
    

Truith the Boar

The sculpture of Truith the Boar is situated in a woodland glade at Sandy Water Park along Llanelli’s Millennium coastal path. Truith the Boar features in the Mabinogion tale “The Wooing of Olwen”.

Although the use of reclaimed steel objects might not be an obvious medium to sculpt such a traditional subject, it is most fitting that some of the reclaimed steel objects came from the area’s derelict industrial sites prior to its rejuvenation, linking the sculpture to the site’s industrial past as well as the historical folklore of the area.

The Spirit of the Race

“The Spirit of the Race” was created in 2009 as the main focal point at Ffos Las Racecourse.
Situated in front of the Winners Enclosure, the sculpture captures the exitement, dynamism and motion of horse racing.

The use of forging tongs for the horses’ legs and other reclaimed materials in the sculpture were a pertinent choice for a racecourse that has been developed from an old opencast coal mine. The materials used were sourced from former colliery worker Alan Merchant, who had made them during his apprenticeship in the coal industry many years ago.