Sculptor looks at herself
When I came across this photograph in The Sketch, 14 September 1938, I felt compelled to learn more about the artist: Jessica Stonor. Sadly, she had a short life. What … Continue reading Sculptor looks at herself
Tag: sculpture
Little girl from the Big House
This film is for the Tennant family, The Glen: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: Blow, Bugle, Blow by Alfred, Lord … Continue reading Little girl from the Big House
9 Randolph Place
Last week we were in Edinburgh to meet with some of Sian’s old school friends. The venue was Le De-Vin Wine bar, 9 Randolph Place. The architecture of this building … Continue reading 9 Randolph Place
A mania for collecting tools
I came across this report in the Scotsman of 4 May 1927: In doing some further research I established that Reginald Porteous died of pneumonia in Edinburgh’s City Hospital in … Continue reading A mania for collecting tools
Figures contemplating Flaxman’s statue
By J M W Turner [1827]. A shaft of moonlight illuminates a sculpture by John Flaxman. North Gallery, Petworth House
a sculpture on the theme of loss
In the CANMORE archive I came across an old photograph of a sculpture. It seemed to me to be the very expression of sadness. The photograph was taken by John … Continue reading a sculpture on the theme of loss
Business is booming [Porter’s Bell]
The Porter’s Bell [a film by Peter]: Peter’s sculpture will be a ringing attack on a culture where “disorder” has reached into every aspect of everyday human life. Roy Porter … Continue reading Business is booming [Porter’s Bell]
horse-rider-eagle
Yesterday morning I explored Silvermills in Edinburgh. Sadly, not very much of this once ancient village survives and the alchemical projects of James IV are all but forgotten. However I … Continue reading horse-rider-eagle