MOUNT STREET HIPPOCAMP 2006
Hippocamp modelled from photographs of stolen sculpture, in order to restore Mount Street Gardens Fountain. Modelling sculpture. Taking a mold off the clay model ready for wax cast. Final bronze cast in situ for opening ceremony by the Duke of Westminster. Modelling and molding carried out by Irene Gunston on behalf of Rupert Harris Metal Conservation.
Hippocamp modelled from photographs of stolen sculpture, in order to restore Mount Street Gardens Fountain. Modelling sculpture. Taking a mold off the clay model ready for wax cast. Final bronze cast in situ for opening ceremony by the Duke of Westminster. Modelling and molding carried out by Irene Gunston on behalf of Rupert Harris Metal Conservation.
Clay model of hippocamp completed and ready for molding
METAFLUX PLATFORM 2012
A two day conference held at the Royal College of Art to coincide with the Royal Academy BRONZE show. Organised by Irene Gunston (Foundry Manager) and Dr Trish Lyons (Research Tutor). The event comprised of - Lectures, Round Table Discussions, Pop up Exhibition, Private Viewing of RA exhibition and reception at the Founders Guild Hall. The Event was supported by the Royal College of Art Research Department and the Worshipful Company of Founders Livery Company. The participants participants included - Art School Foundries, Commercial Foundries, Conservators, Artists, Art Historians Curators, and independent cast metal workers.
A two day conference held at the Royal College of Art to coincide with the Royal Academy BRONZE show. Organised by Irene Gunston (Foundry Manager) and Dr Trish Lyons (Research Tutor). The event comprised of - Lectures, Round Table Discussions, Pop up Exhibition, Private Viewing of RA exhibition and reception at the Founders Guild Hall. The Event was supported by the Royal College of Art Research Department and the Worshipful Company of Founders Livery Company. The participants participants included - Art School Foundries, Commercial Foundries, Conservators, Artists, Art Historians Curators, and independent cast metal workers.
CHISWICK SPHINX 2007
Molding lead sphinx in situ at Chiswick House by Irene Gunston (on behalf of Rupert harris Metal Conservation). This enabled new casts to replace missing originals, which historically found their way to adorn one of the Green Park Gates. The Sphinx was cast by John Cheere in the 18th Century and a version is portreyed in the Hogarth print of the Analysis of Beauty, which shows the Sculptors yard at Hyde Park Corner.
Molding lead sphinx in situ at Chiswick House by Irene Gunston (on behalf of Rupert harris Metal Conservation). This enabled new casts to replace missing originals, which historically found their way to adorn one of the Green Park Gates. The Sphinx was cast by John Cheere in the 18th Century and a version is portreyed in the Hogarth print of the Analysis of Beauty, which shows the Sculptors yard at Hyde Park Corner.
Applying rubber onto the lead casting
PROJECT LUNDY - POLY OLBIAN (The great Happiness). 2015 0n-going
A project that will take place over several years culminating in a large event in 2019. The source and inspiration for the project is the Poem Poly-Olbian by Michael Drayton and an illustration by William Hole. The Fourth Song describes the English and the Welsh competing in song to establish their rights to ownership of Lundy, this will form the hub of the work. As well as the personal work that will be undertaken by Irene Gunston, there will be Artist gatherings at Lundy, mapping, poetry, performance and film events.
A project that will take place over several years culminating in a large event in 2019. The source and inspiration for the project is the Poem Poly-Olbian by Michael Drayton and an illustration by William Hole. The Fourth Song describes the English and the Welsh competing in song to establish their rights to ownership of Lundy, this will form the hub of the work. As well as the personal work that will be undertaken by Irene Gunston, there will be Artist gatherings at Lundy, mapping, poetry, performance and film events.
The Project Lundy website will follow soon
SCULPTOR . FOUNDER . PROJECT MANAGER