February 19, 2010 – 12:21 pm
These two relief-panels (by Michael Sandle) entitled ‘Night’ and ‘Day’ were designed for a new building in St Helier, Jersey that is ‘Art-Deco’ in feel. They are intended to reflect this style, without being slavishly ‘retro’ or merely ornamental. They are strongly modelled in order to be read at a distance as they are sited high up on the exterior of the building.
‘Night’ and ‘Day’ was chosen as a theme to compliment the universal style of the building and Aluminium Bronze was chosen for the casting because of its resistance to sea-air and its ‘Byzantine’ golden colour, which relates well to the specific design of the relieves and to the character of the building as a whole.
February 19, 2010 – 11:34 am
Many of you may recognise this sculpture, of which a 30-foot version is currently standing on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth.
Sir Keith was a Royal Air Force commander, playing a key part in the British success in WWII - and after a successful campaign to honour his achievements on the fourth plinth, Les Johnson secured the commission and has sculpted a magnificent and fitting tribute.
The sculptor and artist, Les Johnson, is currently working with Bronze Age to cast in bronze a 1m high maquette and shortly, a life-and-a-half scale sculpture which will be unveiled in a prominent London location later this year.
In the image above, you can see the artist working on the wax of the maquette. Watch this space for updates!
December 7, 2009 – 11:27 pm
On the 10th of November 2009 a statue of Job Drain VC was unveiled in Dagenham, London. Mr Drain received his Victoria Cross in WW1 when, under fire, he played a vital role in rescuing artillery guns from within yards of the enemy line. Ahead of Armistice Day, Mr Drain was honoured as a former resident of the Dagenham community.
Bronze Age Foundry had the proud honour of casting this magnificent, life-and-a-quarter size statue.
