Superlambananas
Part banana, part sheep, all fibreglass three-dimensional canvas for local artists, these sculptures were based on the Liverpool landmark of the same name by Japanese artist Taro Chiezo.
'Cargo' - installation view, St George's Hall, Liverpool.
The design referenced controversial food practices (live export) and also the city's historical connections with the slave industry (in which St George's Hall played a pivotal role).
'Cargo' - detail
Preparatory sketch.
In its current home on Duke St, Liverpool.
'Push Me, Pull Ewe' - installation view at Sayers the Bakers.
This design further referenced controversial food practices such as genetic modification and cloning.
'Super laugh banana' - made in collaboration with local radio personality, Pete Price.
The design featured jokes submitted by listeners to his radio show.
'Super laugh banana' - installation view, Metquarter, Liverpool.
8 for '08 Superlambananas
I was commissioned to decorate one of eight permanent sculptures commemorating Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture. The theme was 'Comedy' and incorporated portraits of famous Liverpool comedians (such as Arthur Askey and Ken Dodd, below).
Preparatory sketch for 'Comedy'
'8 for 08 - Comedy' on The Strand in Liverpool.
'8 for 08 - Comedy' in its permanent home outside The Museum of Liverpool at the Pier Head.
Go Penguins
Sailor Gerry (and 'Fluffy' the Humbolt penguin) at the Welsh Mountain Zoo
'Very Important Pete Price Penguin' - another collaboration with the local radio personality, again featuring listener's jokes.
Go Rhinos
A Lacrosse-themed Rhino for the Chester public art exhibition.
Private commission - 'El Cerdo Diablo!'
A luchador pig... what else!
