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Thompson, Brian (2010) River Journeys. [Artefact]

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  • [thumbnail of Washington_DC_Exhibition_–_List_of_Works_BT.pdf]
    Washington_DC_Exhibition_–_List_of_Works_BT.pdf
  • [thumbnail of House of Commons Statement]
    House of Commons Statement
    House_of_Commons_statement_BT.pdf

Image
  • [thumbnail of . River Wear (Blue Glass) 2009 Cast Glass 17 x 17.6 x 8 cms]
    . River Wear (Blue Glass) 2009 Cast Glass 17 x 17.6 x 8 cms
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  • [thumbnail of River Wear (Grey Glass) 2009 Cast Glass 175 x 19 x 6 cms]
    River Wear (Grey Glass) 2009 Cast Glass 175 x 19 x 6 cms
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  • [thumbnail of Meeting of the Waters v 2 2009 Cast Iron 18.2 x 18.6 x 3 cms ]
    Meeting of the Waters v 2 2009 Cast Iron 18.2 x 18.6 x 3 cms
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  • [thumbnail of . Wear at NGC 2009 Cast Iron 19 x 18.5 x 9 cms]
    . Wear at NGC 2009 Cast Iron 19 x 18.5 x 9 cms
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  • [thumbnail of River Wear 2009 Cast Iron 17.4 x 18 x 9 cms]
    River Wear 2009 Cast Iron 17.4 x 18 x 9 cms
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  • [thumbnail of River Severn at Ironbridge 2009 Cast Iron 37 x 13 x 5 cms]
    River Severn at Ironbridge 2009 Cast Iron 37 x 13 x 5 cms
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  • [thumbnail of Northern Rivers;Wear 2010 Glass 39 x 20 x 10 cms]
    Northern Rivers;Wear 2010 Glass 39 x 20 x 10 cms
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  • [thumbnail of Northern Rivers;Tyne 2010 UV Bonded Float Glass 26 x 30.8 x 12.2 cms]
    Northern Rivers;Tyne 2010 UV Bonded Float Glass 26 x 30.8 x 12.2 cms
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  • [thumbnail of Northern Rivers;Tees 2010 UV Bonded Float Glass 30.4 x 26.2 x 12 cms]
    Northern Rivers;Tees 2010 UV Bonded Float Glass 30.4 x 26.2 x 12 cms
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  • [thumbnail of Cauldron Snout 2012 Charred Oak 18 x 14.5 x 6 cms]
    Cauldron Snout 2012 Charred Oak 18 x 14.5 x 6 cms
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  • [thumbnail of River Wear Float Glass 2012 16.4 x 18 x 7 cms]
    River Wear Float Glass 2012 16.4 x 18 x 7 cms
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  • [thumbnail of By the Derwent at Cockermouth (with J) 2012 Float Glass 9 x 14 x 4 cms]
    By the Derwent at Cockermouth (with J) 2012 Float Glass 9 x 14 x 4 cms
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Abstract

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.

Item Type: Artefact
Depositing User: Ashleigh Little
URI: https://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/4055

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Depositing User
Ashleigh Little

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Item ID
4055

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Date Deposited
19 Aug 2013 08:38
Last Modified
02 Jun 2025 15:24

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Author
Brian Thompson

University Divisions

Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries > School of Media and Creative Industries

Subjects

Fine Art > Sculpture

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