Commissions

Published December 2022 Following on from Together We Rise at Chichester Cathedral, a group of sculptors, all members of The Royal Society of sculptors, are exhibiting at Tremenheere Sculpture park in July 2023. My work will be inspired by the pilgrimage route which passes through the sculpture park, and especially the sacred wells which can be found along the Cornish stage of the...

Published December 2022   Studio relocation August 2022 It has been wonderful to be by the sea for 8 years, and we have moved to a beautiful Chapel in Tisbury.  It is an inspiring space with a brook nearby and is next to a public footpath through the stunning Wiltshire countryside. I am already developing a body of work about lichen and trees, and the meadow grasses...

Published December 2022   Together We Rise was an idea which galvanised a group of members from the Royal Society of Sculptors who met on zoom throughout the pandemic. Our curator, Jacquiline Creswell, worked with all 26 sculptors to bring about Together We Rise at Chichester Cathedral. Please follow this link to see works in location. Photo by Paul Gonella Quercus...

Unpacking my archive 2022 – an opportunity to share a quick overview of my work to date Currently, I am engaged in research for a new chapter of work. In doing so, I unpacked a part of my archive to best understand my linear progression to date and provide context to new developments. Archive of the Natural World Lichen suspended in the kitchen with Vermeer 38 The new...

Roots restaurant asked me to design a suspended glass installation earlier in 2021. Roots is run by Jan and Stacey, who are passionate about food and art. My studio is not far from Roots, we are both on the top of a cliff in Southbourne, and it gets breezy here by the sea! Aeolian references the repeated rolling motion and sound of the rush of the wind, and the waves of the sea which...

Rise 4 in progress in the studio in 2020 Three Artists – Open Studio Event to coincide with Arts by The Sea Sunday 27th September and Sunday 4th October 12.00 noon to 5.00 pm by appointment Artspace Studio, 44 Southwood Avenue, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3QB David Bird – recent photographs. David is a photographer and lecturer with over 30 years of experience, from...

Last night I was invited to attend an event hosted by Carole Bent, a creative catalyst and Bill Cotton from the BCP council, which bought together 8 local creatives and considered the values of art in the school curriculum. It was held at Talbot Heath school. Led by Angharad Holloway, Talbot Heath already pioneers STEAM education and has recently built an amazing STEAM hub where...

ARIA Las Vegas is the epitome of luxury casino resorts – featuring luxury suites, expansive views of the Las Vegas Strip, while be central to things to do in the city.Aria is part of MGM Resorts who commissioned Dancers, a 3m tall pair of sculptures by Rebecca Newnham for Aria in Las Vegas. They have a mirrored skin, one sculpture is in...

3 Lotus sculptures were commissioned for private gardens in Dubai. The sculptures are used as water fountains. Emirates Hills is a gated community located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is named after Beverly Hills. Emirates Hills is largely home to the expatriate community of Dubai, as it consists of the first freehold properties to be sold in the city. Villas overlooking the...