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| The Children's Adventure
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| Farm Project |
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| Sandstone 7
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The Children's Adventure Farm in Millington, Cheshire is a
charitable organisation that provides recreational facilities for
under-privileged children. In 1999 I offered to do some artwork free of charge
for installation at the farm, as I wished to gain experience of public art work
as well as contributing to their cause.
Initially I completed a sandstone bas-relief, something I had not done before so this was good experience. I used the logo of the Adventure Farm Trust (the little boy in a cap) as a basis for the relief, also including the farm in the design. In finishing the carving I also used sealant in certain parts to give a two-tone effect, as the piece was to be hung inside in the entrance to the reception of the centre.
Spilling over into the new millennium I also
carved a series of wood posts (five in all) for the nature trail around
the farm, depicting various animals and a ' green man '. This was also
good experience as I have done few wood carvings and I could carve them
fairly quickly, wood carving is definitely something I wish to pursue in
the future.
The Children's Adventure Farm Trust were very happy with the results, the wood post carvings were finally sited in April 2002.
The Farm's web-site address is www.childrensadventurefarm.org
