Musical
Recently I have been part of the European Music Archaeology Project. This was an academic research project whose purpose was to recreate and perform ancient instruments which were extinct or where evidence survived as relics.
I was part of the ‘brass’ section. The examples I made included the Deskford Carnyx, Loughnashade Horn and Etruscan Lituus. The introduction of sound into my design and making has become a major influence.
'Chromatic Pegs' Forged steel. Length 125cms
'Beethoven's Notable Hooks' being made. November 2020
Loughnashade Horn, played by John Kenny. Sheet bronze. First reconstruction of this 1C.BC instrument made in 1998.
Forming a tube in bronze for Loughnashade horn.
Etruscan Lituus. Reconstructions in bronze completed in 2015 as part of EMAP.
Bell end of Lituus being made.
A 'Gate of Hope' designed to resonate when used. Fabricated steel, stainless steel with cast iron base referencing Scottish culture. 2016
Hand Bells in steel and bronze. Ht. approx. 15cms.
Deskford carnyx, played by John Kenny. All made in bronze, alloys of brass, wood tongue, enamelled eyes.
Deskford carnyx number three completed in 2020. All made in bronze, alloys of brass, wood tongue, enamelled eyes.
Inside of tubes in the carnyx head before assembly.
Music Stand. Adjustable. Forged mild steel. Brass fittings.
Gathering bell. Bronze sheet. Wood clapper. 2014
Saint Adamnan's bell . Reconstruction in wrought iron of the 8thC.AD original. 1996
Miniature bells being made in silver and brass with a variety of materials used for the clappers. 2019
Hanging Bell. Bronze. Forged steel bracket. Wood clapper. Height 180mm.