In these two projects, I was interested in identifying how far my own creative approach would be modified and enhanced by the need to incorporate the design methodologies often associated with commissioned and applied art. Eurhythmy was a fountain commissioned for Wansbeck Hospital in Ashington, Northumberland. Water falls gently from the centre of a copper bowl over a finely cut lattice of stainless steel that represents a figure, dolphin and an octopus swimming together. It is designed to create a feeling of well-being and is a metaphor for the potential healing powers of water and nature.

Crown of Thorns a circular metal ring of generic stick figures surrounding a simple wooden cross was made after extensive consultation with the parishioners of St Marks Church, Shiremoor in Northumberland who commissioned the work. The sculpture is designed to enliven the rather stark exterior wall of the Modernist architecture and identify the building as a church, important criteria outlined in the brief.

Eurhythmy – Fountain for Wansbeck General Hospital, Sited in the entrance courtyard Copper bowl (3000mm diameter), stainless steel and boulders. Detail view.