Winning national competition entry, commissioned by Guildford Borough Council Charles won a commission from Guildford Borough Council to design, make and install a large sculpture sited on the banks of the River Wey at Woodbridge Meadows, Guildford. This is the largest public artwork of its kind...
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A series of sculptures in mild and stainless steel, less than 800mm in height. Each is an example of a series, created to explore the theme. RAY DIVING GULLS PROW SWALLOW TWO FISH < Back to Sculpture...
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Shortlisted competition entry, Titanic Quarter Belfast, Northern Ireland This proposal was influenced by research into Belfast’s golden age of shipbuilding at Harland & Wolff Shipyard, the famous Titanic and her launch. The discovery of the close proximity of the breeding grounds of the Manx Shearwater nearby...
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Winning national competition entry, commissioned by Portsmouth City Council as part of the Gateway to Portsmouth Scheme Inspired by the local seascape, the marine history of this area and the fascinating shapes of dismantled ships and related paraphernalia in the nearby military scrapyard. The sculpture consists of...
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Winning national competition entry, commissioned by Portsmouth City Council as part of the Tipner Regeneration Scheme The old greyhound racetrack that existed here from 1931 - 2010 is remembered well by many of the people that live in Tipner, Portsmouth. The sculpture acknowledges this memory and...
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Interior bronze sculpture commissioned by private clients as a gift for their son. It depicts the burgeoning aspirations and developing potential of a teenager as he moves forward into adulthood. The emerging abstract plant like form is forged and textured and suggests growth, strength and a...
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A closure designed for a private hammerhead pontoon on the Beaulieu River. A polished, highly reflective stainless steel, single leaf sculptural gate. The design is based upon a study of reeds, sea grasses and sailing boats in the vicinity. Three metres in height the gate has a motorised...
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Mild steel and slate organic sculpture commissioned by a gentleman farmer and landowner as a site related artwork to enhance his private grounds. After a preliminary visit Charles was inspired by the verdant surroundings, abundance of natural flora and fauna and healthy farmed crops. Aspire is his...
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Lighting Entrance Sculptures, Southsea Town Centre, Hampshire Winning national competition entry, commissioned by Portsmouth City Council The theme 'Contemporary Seaside' motivated the designs for these two large public art sculptures commissioned by Portsmouth City Council for either end of the pedestrian precinct. Charles captured the movement of rippling,...
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