RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2008

We were accepted to display our work at Hampton Court in 2008. The four water features made were:

Napier
A combination of organic and architectural, the piece flows trumpet like out of the ground, water flowing through a lattice of autumn leaves on top before cascading over six jug-like falls. The water passes over the pebbles below, collects in a hidden stainless steel tank and is recycled back through the water feature. The piece is based on earlier commissions for Penzance Town Council and for clients in Scotland.

The Wall of Taps
A visual pun on the premise that a tap should never be left running. The taps run continually into the copper trough below, the water being recycled back up to them. Turning individual taps off will control the volume of water flow; it will run from simply one tap if desired. The piece is both humorous and a celebration of beautifully crafted taps from a wide spectrum of time and function.

The Water Tower
A grandiose rainwater tank, the piece draws its theme from Victorian cloth and dye factories. Though a folly it appears to have a very specific antecedence that belies its very simple role; to conserve and utilize rainwater. All the bronze fittings, enamelling and etching are purpose made for the piece, reflecting the breadth of work that can be carried out in the workshop.

The Water Vine
Created in collaboration with Marcus Perry, the piece was intended to push what could be achieved with water features into new territories. The water can be regulated to flow voraciously through the flower like spouts or backed off to a calm trickle. The image that inspired the piece was that of a jungle-like plant meeting archaeological relic in a strange misguided fertility ritual. Or it could be something completely different and far more innocent!

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