Worsley Delph
Worsley Delph is the start of 46 miles of tunnels that lead to a network of underground mines which began in the 1750's with the Duke of Bridgewater creating the Bridgewater Canal to transport coal to Manchester.
War Memorial at Ashville College
Completed in time for last years 100 year anniversary of the end of the 1st World War, we fabricated these 4 circular planters to complement the other embellishment that have been added to this war memorial.
New Artwork for The Bridgewater Canal
Commissioned by Salford City Council as part of a 3.5 million pound Heritage Lottery funded project, these pieces were finally installed at the start of this month. The new canal side features where created from water-jet cut 20 mm thick Cor-Ten Steel.
Peter O'Sullevan - Bronze Bust
Shortly before Christmas I was approached by The Jockey Club who where helping to create The Peter O’Sullevan Community Hub at Aintree Racecourse, an onsite community facility designed to focus and teach the community about horse-racing, the Grand National and Jockey Club roots.
King and Queen
We cast 'King and Queen' for Manchester based sculptor Nick Crowther. Nick inventively employs to use of found objects; plastic bottles, old mobile phones, and all manner of consumer detritus he can lay his hands on.Y
Bronze Foundry Partnerships
Scartworks new bronze casting foundry is gaining interest from many established sculptors.In the past month we have been working with two artists to make their bronze sculptures a reality.
Another 'Pub'-lic Art Success
The National Trust commissioned this sign for one of their new pubs, the 'Sticklebarn', in Ambleside. Measuring 600 x 600 mm, this bespoke sign was fabricated in house from both laser cut and forged steel elements. Intentionally left to go rusty, the sign perfectly compliments the white washed stone walls of the public house.
The 'Lock' is now Open
We were commissioned by Great Places Housing Association to create mosaic features for its award winning 'Lock 54' development of 150 homes in Blackburn.The main circular mosaic depicts the heritage of the site, formerly the Higherfield Mill, as well as other local landmarks such as the old Infirmary.
Clinical Excellence
Scatworks was awarded a commission for the new 1.5 pound million Diabetes Centre at the University Hospital Aintree in Liverpool.Working with the architect and staff of the centre, Stephen created a seiries of wall mounted discs which represent the univeral logo for diabetes. The designs feature imagery which make reference to Aintree's Anglo Saxon heritage, diabetes and DNA. Great care was taken to ensure the artwork sympathetically matched other fixtures and fittings within the main foyer to enhance the calming simplicity of this environment.(Below) Stephen on the right is pictured with Paul Fitzpatrick (Director Of Estates) and Dr Susan Benbow (Clinical Director).
Faces in the Facade
Recently completed commission for Great Places Housing Group.This piece can be found at the Westpoint Housing Development, Garside Street in Bolton.
Art in the Woods
Children from Ashton in Makerfield near Wigan took part in an Easter arts workshop with Stephen Charnock to design and create a pebble mosaic for a woodland setting near their homes. The mosaic is located at the entrance to Skitters Wood, a much cherished piece of ancient woodland nestled between the town and the M6 motorway.