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The Bird Series
This series of sculptures is quintessential Bill's. Hand carved Oamaru Limestone birds are mounted onto sea worn hardwood driftwood. Every piece is unique, determined by the form of the wood. These sculptures are usually fitted with a ground spike and socket but can be fitted with a hardwood base for internal use. The driftwood size and shape determines the size and number of birds. These sculptures can range from 1 to 7 birds of differing sizes. The driftwood is first water blasted to bring out the original colour of the timber, which will lighten in the sunlight. Each bird is treated with a water based silicone sealant to prevent algal growth and in most cases will need recoating every 2 years to keep the birds bright white. |
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The Light Series
This is another of Bill's key types of sculpture where cool white low energy LED's are installed in sea worn driftwood.
"By day it is just a feature in the garden but at night it comes to life".
The light series can be free standing or wall mounted depending on the final location of the sculpture. The best location is in the garden, visible from the house powered by a small solar cell. The LED's automatically switch on at dusk and go off the following morning in the summer.
The wall mounted ones are good for in mounting on fences and in hallways. Externally they are usually solar powered but internally, a small plug in DC transformer is used and when combined with a cheap mechanical timer provides welcoming low cost light when returning at night to your home.
This is another of Bill's key types of sculpture where cool white low energy LED's are installed in sea worn driftwood.
"By day it is just a feature in the garden but at night it comes to life".
The light series can be free standing or wall mounted depending on the final location of the sculpture. The best location is in the garden, visible from the house powered by a small solar cell. The LED's automatically switch on at dusk and go off the following morning in the summer.
The wall mounted ones are good for in mounting on fences and in hallways. Externally they are usually solar powered but internally, a small plug in DC transformer is used and when combined with a cheap mechanical timer provides welcoming low cost light when returning at night to your home.
The Kinetic Series
A combination of hand carved Oamaru stone, stained glass stainless steel and hardwood base block make a unique sculpture for internal or external use. Location for these sculptures is important as being able to look through or for light to shine through the stain glass makes these pieces quite stunning.
These pieces are not suitable for high wind locations but in sheltered gardens they work well (see right).
This site is part of Jane Inge Landscape and Exterior Design http://www.landscapeandexteriordesign.co.nz
A combination of hand carved Oamaru stone, stained glass stainless steel and hardwood base block make a unique sculpture for internal or external use. Location for these sculptures is important as being able to look through or for light to shine through the stain glass makes these pieces quite stunning.
These pieces are not suitable for high wind locations but in sheltered gardens they work well (see right).
This site is part of Jane Inge Landscape and Exterior Design http://www.landscapeandexteriordesign.co.nz