March 2008
Mooncurves
Made as a beacon for the C4 Big Art Project Moonshine Parade in St Helens the design for this 4 metre high temporary wooden sculpture was inspired by the shifting curves of the moon throughout its phases. A contained fire blazed safely within and a controlled ground fire added drama.
December 2007
Lantern Tree
A festive tree of lanterns made for North Sheffield art event and community celebration, commissioned by FieldArt.
October 2007
The Beacons: Firebird
Community celebration to launch a new sculpture at Parkwood Springs: Wingspan. The work was created as part of ongoing regeneration programme and for one night a spectacle of flags, fire and pyrotechnics representing a phoenix illustrated a performance by storyteller Shonaleigh and children from the local community. Commissioned by Sheffield City Council.
October 2007
Queen of the Forest
Construction of willow and fire labyrinth with a central pyrotechnic tower for the South Yorkshire Wood Fair finale, "Queen of the Forest". Working with Exponential Theatre and "Mr Fox" to create a multimedia live performance incorporating fire, film and music.
August 2007
Lovebeast
Waste wood and willow were used to create a wedding bower or "Lovebeast" for Scot & Kerry in private woodland. The structure was decorated with flowers and greenery and rigged with fire rope and pyrotechnics, a heart shaped ground fire surrounded the structure which the newlyweds lit together after the ceremony.
November 2006
Brickworks Fire Show
Creating a dynamic fire show for local residents of Brickworks Park as
the finale to a lantern procession, working with CI arts.
September 2006
Greenman
Creating and burning a 5m tall self-supporting structure as the finale
to the 2006 South Yorkshire Forest Wood Fair in Endcliffe Park Sheffield. Using locally cut timber thinnings and willow. Working with Tinsley Tree Project. Funded by Arts council.
October 2005
Brickworks Labyrinth
A permanent flower shaped labyrinth path in a new park in North Sheffield and creating a dynamic fire and community lantern performance as a launch event. Bredon gravel [£4k plus goundworks]