Things got a bit meta earlier this year when I used chainsaws to create chainsaw sculptures! The sculptures were created for the opening of Contra House (Stihl’s new UK headquarters), and were started in my workshop then finished as part of a live demonstration at the event. It’s the first time I’ve been asked to … Read more
Last night Simon was on ‘home territory’ as he took part in the annual Victorian Christmas market in Wrexham. Don’t worry though, he hasn’t traded his chainsaw for a stall and money pouch! Simon’s contribution to the evening was much cooler, if we do say so ourselves. He swapped timber for something much wetter, and … Read more
The countdown to Christmas is on! Shops are full of decorations, calendars are filling up, and Christmas music is starting to hit the radio. It’s also that time of year where Simon takes a break from wood for an evening or two, and turns his hand to ice sculptures. This year he’ll be digging out … Read more
June 25th was Global Beatles Day. Yes, there is such a thing! The day celebrates the ideals of The Beatles, and honours them as individuals. We love the music of the Beatles, and with Simon also being a Liverpudlian, we couldn’t let it pass without a flashback to Simon’s Beatles carvings. Simon created The Beatles … Read more
Every year in May, the Aboricultural Association runs its flag ship event: The Arb Show. It describes itself as being “A celebration of the science of trees”, and Arb Show 2019 definitely lives up to that! Simon & Stihl This year the main sponsor for the event was Stihl – who also sponsor Simon! They … Read more
The Setting Every year the village of Garderen (Netherlands) is proud to be home to Zandsculpturenfestijn. It describes itself as ‘Europe’s most beautiful sand sculpture park’ and has won several regional tourist awards. As well as sand sculpture, the outdoor part of the exhibit also features wooden carvings, completed each summer. Simon was invited to contribute … Read more
Earlier in May, Simon had the privilege of being one of the artists to take part in The Sculpture Garden 2019; the launch event of The Cookham Art Festival in Berkshire. He created this fantastic exhibit ‘Face to Face as part of that event. THE FESTIVAL The festival itself is over 40 years old, has … Read more