Gateway to the Black Mountains
Gateway Feature at Cannon Street
Art work
Windows to Brynaman
Groundwork Bridgend and Neath Port talbot
Artists: Carlos Pinatti and Maureen O'Kane
Design: Steve Welchman / Carlos Pinatti
Design, making and installation of art works for Gateway Feature at Cannon Street.
Artworks incorporated into the wall.
The wall artwork consists of four relief panels which are imbedded into the blue pennant stone cladding. The panels represent historical aspects of life in Brynaman as well as life in the present day. Various local community groups and schools were consulted for ideas that contributed to the final design and involved them in practical workshops.
The panels were modelled in clay and then cast into reinforce concrete. A subtle shade of color was incorporated into the concrete mix to complement the natural surroundings.
The concept of the proposal is that the relief panels represent a timeline showing elements of the past with the emphasis on local history such as industry, mining and local poetry. The present is represented by activities and pastimes undertaken by local groups such as gardening, creative arts and amateur dramatics and the future represented with activities suggested by young people from the area ie; music and issues surrounding the environment.
The hand cut porcelain mosaics provide an element of colour and create depth atmosphere and movement to the whole design.
The hand cut porcelain mosaics provide an element of colour and create depth atmosphere and movement to the whole design.
Windows to Brynaman / Final work in situ
Some local children are already enjoying the panels
General view
Panel 1
Panel 2
Panel 3
Panel 4
Close up
Maureen and John making the final touches
Carlos showing the work to local children
Martin supervising the installation, and children getting ready for the photo
And now the workshop needs to be sorted out for the next job
Panels ready for installation
Carlos grouting
Maureen working on mosaic
Panel ready to be grouted
Cast panel ready for mosaics
Panel 1 without mosaic
Carlos working on clay model
Maureen working on clay model
Clay models
Final design
Rita
Historical images from Brynamman, taking as references for final work.
