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Brian Denman CV

MAIN COMMISSIONS

  • 2012 Owl Carving, Private commission on tree trunk St Fagans
  • 2012 Assisting Ami Marsden, Naomi Leake with Carving Commission for Cwm Afan
  • 2011 Assisting Ami Marsden with wildlife carvings and lettering at Loughor Estuary for Groundwork Bridgend & Neath Port Talbot
  • 2010 Commissioned by Adamsdown Community Forum to produce a sires of sculptures working in collaboration with the community.
  • Four Oak Slab Carvings, carved in workshops at the play Centre by Children and Adults under my supervision.
  • • 40 Meter Oak Panelled Fence, The Oak Panels carved in workshops at the play Centre and The Resource Centre by Children and Adults under supervision.
  • • Four Oak Totems, Carved in situ on the theme of Wildlife and the four Seasons
  • 2007 Carn Heddwch Peace Monument, Stone structure with lettering,
  • Mynydd Llanllwni.
  • 2005 “Jack ty Isaf” 7-foot sculpture of local hero carved in oak,
  • Carmarthenshire County Council. Parc Ty Isaf, Tumble.
  • 2003 Three arches entrance to Cors Caron NNR
  • Carvings on oak & sweet chestnut, CCW Tregaron
  • 2002 Acorn carved in oak, emblem of primary school,
  • “Carmarthenshire County Council” Ysgol y Dderwen.
  • 2001 Relief carving on oak depicting 2 salmon,
  • Carmarthenshire County Council. Meidrim.
  • 2001 Relief slate carving depicting Charles Darwin & mountain scene,
  • CCW Snowdonia National Park.
  • 2000 Carving Workshop. Ysgol Caer Felyn, Pencader, Carmarthenshire
  • Undertaking a sculpture project with groups of school children
  • 1999 Relief carving on oak depicting woodland scene & wildlife,
  • CCW Snowdonia National Park.
  • 1995 -1998 Restoration of decretive stucco
  • Kervaig Associates,
  • Assembly House, Norwich.
  • Robin Hood’s Folly, Bridgewater.
  • 1990 – 1998 Ecclesiastic restoration stone carving,
  • “Abbey Masons”
  • “Ancient & modern”
  • “Cardiff Stone Supply”
  • 1997 Architectural stone carving to ornate private palace
  • “Carving Workshop” Johor, Malaysia.
  • 1995 “Migration of the Celts” interpretive display in metal & stone
  • Celtica Visitor Centre Machynlleth
  • 1994 Portrait Bust of Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos (series of three)
  • University of Wales, Cardiff;
  • Lord Cledwyn’s Private Collection;
  • Holyhead Town Council.
  • 1993 Walk through globe in metal & perspex,
  • Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitors Centre, Aberystwyth.
  • 1988 – 1991 Various relief stone carvings, produced in situ as part of
  • Swansea City Council Enhancement Scheme;
  • Pharaohs, Turbo, The Sea, Quadrant;
  • Portrait of Baron Spalasco;
  • The Killarney Shipwreck;
  • Hipnos (Greek God of Sleep;
  • Tower of the Nets;
  • The Lock Gates;
  • Hand carvings;
  • Flag carvings.
  • 1990 Life-size figure of Emperor Hadrian,
  • Senhouse Museum, Maryport, Cumbria.
  • 1990 “Steel Ingots” sculpture to commemorate Duport Steel Works
  • Arc Dwr Y Sandy, Llanelli
  • 1989 Portrait Bust of Owain Edwards
  • S4C Studios, Cardiff.
  • 1988 Assisting Richard Kindersley Carving Egyptian Gods frieze in
  • Bas-relief, Sainsbury’s Home base, Warwick Road, London
  • 1987 Portrait bust of Carwyn James, Canolfan Hamdden Carwyn,
  • Ysgol Gwendraeth, Carmarthenshire.
  • WORKSHOPS / DEMONSTRATIONS / EXIBITIONS

  • 2012 Oil, Metal, Stone, Wood. Bringing together the work of four experienced contemporary artists working in four very different materials.
  • Oriel Canfas Gallery, 44a Glamorgan St, Canton, Cardiff
  • 2011 Made In Roath. An exciting and unique opportunity for all members of the community to get involved with and enjoy the arts.
  • Roath, Cardiff
  • 2011 Winners Exhibition, Queens Arcade, Cardiff
  • 2010 Taith Brawd / A Brothers Journey
  • Exhibition of Photography and Sculpture.
  • Oriel Maker, Roath, Cardiff
  • 2010 Wood Carving Workshops at The Play Centre and The Resource Centre, Adamsdown, Cardiff.
  • 2002 Woodcarving Demonstration & Workshops. Tregaron Ceredigion
  • Working with members of the public on Cors Caron (for CCW)
  • 2001 Carving Workshop. Pencader Primary School, Carmarthenshire
  • Undertaking a sculpture project with groups of school children
  • 1996 Stone Carving Course. Box, nr Bath
  • Tutoring individuals & small groups in stone carving
  • 1994 Euro sculpture `94.Carhaix, Brittany
  • Representing Wales at a gathering of 200 sculptors from across
  • Europe to create artwork & demonstrate their craft to visitors
  • EDUCATION

    1985-1987 Higher National Diploma in Sculpture / Restoration Sculpture, Carmarthen College of Technology &Art

    1983-1985 College Diploma in Sculpture Dyfed College of Art

    JacTyIsaf Bronze