Helix on the Pier, The Beach, Clevedon, Somerset.
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greysman
N 51° 26.562 W 002° 51.696
30U E 509618 N 5699065
A huge helix carved from one of the old timbers of the Victorian pier.
Waymark Code: WMDKZT
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/28/2012
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The timber from which this sculpture is carved was originally part of the 14" square pilings of the Victorian landing stage which formed part of the Victorian pier. They were laid there underwater in 1869 and brought to the surface during the rebuilding of the pier in 1998.
For an expanded description of Greenheart - Ocotea rodiaei see: greenheart
The following is taken from Pat Daw's 'The Song of the Helix'.
The sculpture combines the natural
and man-made forms of a pebble and
a screw. I think of this combination
as a metaphor for the Victorian
Era's dominance of the world of
nature. The helix of the screw
thread being the epitome of
mechanical force and engineering
efficiency.
Patrick Daw was born in London in 1952, left Bristol Polytechnic in 1974, and established his first studio in 1979. Measurement and draughtsmanship are key elements of his studio practice with his sculptures often being re-interpretations of familiar objects, incorporating changes of scale or medium. Being a natural problem-solver he is capable of working with almost any material although wood has always been a favourite. Further information can be found here:
Pat Daw