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Memorial Artwork
Commissioned by East Calder Community Resources Association on behalf of the partnership with Stirling Developments and West Lothian Council (work in progress)
Almondell Cemetery, East Calder, West Lothian
Commissioned by East Calder Community Resources Association on behalf of the partnership with Stirling Developments and West Lothian Council (work in progress)
Almondell Cemetery, East Calder, West Lothian
A sculptural memorial artwork for the new Cemetery in East Calder.
The ‘River’ concept was developed in consultation with the local community, bereavement group representatives and local wildlife advisors.
The main structure is inspired by the shape of the River Almond and is composed of water-inspired patterns and shapes designed by local primary school children and the Boy’s Brigade. Oak and hazel leaves, bluebells and butterflies (inspired by the Orange-tip butterfly) are layered onto the river structure in copper, gold, blue and orange. A life-sized aluminium otter and brown trout appear to be partially submerged in the watery surface. An aluminium kingfisher is perched at the top of the sculpture, painted in its iconic electric blue and orange. The circular concrete base links existing paving to the artwork and allows visitors to walk through the arch-shaped artwork.
The ‘River’ concept was developed in consultation with the local community, bereavement group representatives and local wildlife advisors.
The main structure is inspired by the shape of the River Almond and is composed of water-inspired patterns and shapes designed by local primary school children and the Boy’s Brigade. Oak and hazel leaves, bluebells and butterflies (inspired by the Orange-tip butterfly) are layered onto the river structure in copper, gold, blue and orange. A life-sized aluminium otter and brown trout appear to be partially submerged in the watery surface. An aluminium kingfisher is perched at the top of the sculpture, painted in its iconic electric blue and orange. The circular concrete base links existing paving to the artwork and allows visitors to walk through the arch-shaped artwork.