Well done to Shaun, who must know Tonbridge really well, on recognising the picture above as part of the sculpture by Seamus Staunton that is situated on the lawns outside Tonbridge School Chapel.
Bristol based Seamus Staunton works in a range of materials and many of his sculptures are created with strong industrial influences that often draw on natural landscape.
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| Landed by Seamus Staunton |
The sculpture outside the chapel is entitled 'Landed' and it does appear as though the rounded shape has landed or arrived from a different environment, and yet the regular rhythm set up by the pattern in the soft curves reflects the architecture of the buildings. What I found fascinating was how my gaze was encouraged into the inner space of the form, through the structure and beyond which gave a sense that the sculpture and the place sat comfortably together.
I am sure many of you didn't realise that we had such an important piece of art on our doorstep. It is certainly worth a stroll through the school grounds to take a look. If you wish to find out more about the artist and his work http://seamusstaunton.com/
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