Abstract

This was a group of sculptures based on mapping of Rivers from Ordinance survey maps and from aerial photographs. The work was realised in a variety of materials, Kiln formed Glass. Water-jet cut glass, Cast Iron and the artworks the product of the research was disseminated via the following Conferences/Gallery exhibitions:

1. Kith and Kin 2. National Glass Centre Sunderland 2012-13
2. Iron working Drawings, 2008
3. “Tracing the Invisible”, University of Porto, Portugal. 2009.
4. “Glass North East”, House of Commons, London. 2010
5. ICA, London, 2010

The artworks are part of an on-going personal research project linking ideas of place explored through journeys to sculptural invention in the crafts of sculpture. The work was built using a variety of processes; the water-jet cut glass and UV glue assembly, Sand-cast Iron, Kiln – formed Glass.