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Making a painting & comparing paintings over time

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Mark Stammers

Here an unusual pallet that I have found several years ago with a collaboration in mind: painting to music. Following an introduction to the American musician Michael Mc Evoy, we discussed making a collaboration, my responsive painting and his responsive … Continue reading →

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2016

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Mark Stammers

A little about my art pieces so far This year began with a call out from Hull – a Moth For Amy, I made a small concept sketch for this and noted that Amy Johnson landed in Aleppo to refuel on … Continue reading →

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PRESS & publicity for the Motional Figure

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Mark Stammers

Some of the news and press publicity: An informative and nicely worded plaque has been placed next to the sculpture: http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/9575615.Motional_Figure_for_Olympic_inspiration/ http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/elmbridge/9575615.Motional_Figure_for_Olympic_inspiration/ For the opening event I prepared a pamphlet on the making process and people that worked with me in … Continue reading →

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The sculpture was loaded onto the trailer; we had bolted wheels to it to make it easy to move around. Driving from Chawston to Elmbridge took about 2 hours, The Motional Figure arriving at the X-cell Complex, With the Borough … Continue reading →

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Mark Stammers | Leave a comment

The finishing pieces to the Motional Figure

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Mark Stammers

With the side loop completed and attached the finishing pieces were fabricated just before delivery, these were the spiral piece: The hemispheres made by Sapphire Spinners speed brackets welded And polished And tested on the spiral The Spiral being welded … Continue reading →

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looking back at the conceptual development and model making to the Motional Figure

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Mark Stammers

At some point it had been apparent that we wanted to install the piece ready for the London Olympics, sport had always been a major part of the piece’s creation. In order to be ready for this the sculpture was … Continue reading →

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SOme more making of the Motional Figure

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Mark Stammers

Lets look at the progress so far: all main pieces are fitted: Moving on from the main figure construction to the side loop pieces. These  were cut and assembled at the Watson & Brookman workshops, Chawston near Bedford. They recommended … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Mark Stammers

Welcome to WordPress.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging!

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