Milan Cathedral 1386 - 1965
ink/pencil/watercolour 670x530mm 2024
Milan Cathedral drawn gradually coming together through space and time. Building plans and geometry overlapping stone, metal and wood.
Given the building process was 579 years, time was not of the essence. It is also a reflection on the permanent and temporary nature of things.
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Given the building process was 579 years, time was not of the essence. It is also a reflection on the permanent and temporary nature of things.
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Hidden Equestrian Statue
ink/pencil/collage/alkyd oil paint
720x620mm 2024
ink/pencil/collage/alkyd oil paint
720x620mm 2024
Charles I equestrian statue is situated at the end of Whitehall, London W1.
During the Commonwealth (1649-1659), Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector, had the statue removed - an obvious reminder of the monarchy. The statue was bought by John Rivet, a cutler and metalworker, who had the idea to make cutlery for the royalist market. These were to have the Unique Selling Point that the brass handles were from the statue. However, the statue was buried in the back garden and different brass was used for the handles.
At the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, it was revealed that the statue was extant, so Charles II bought back the statue. It remains in Trafalgar Square facing down Whitehall towards the Mansion House where Charles I was executed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equestrian_statue
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At the End of The Road
ink/conté crayon/watercolour/pencil/coloured pencil 640x440mm 2024
18/11/2024