2023
reclaimed cedar pallet wood, wood stain, security screws
99x99x9cm
As seen at the Royal Scottish Academy 198th Annual Exhibition.
2023
concrete, steel, bitumenous paint
230x110x110cm
Permanently installed at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, in conjunction with Sculpture Placement Group and with the kind support of Falkirk Health and Social Care See Hear Partnership.
2022
Teak, chipboard, presswood, cardboard, hardboard, paint
200x40x40cm
As seen at the Royal Scottish Academy for SSA 130 Years.
2022
Multiple materials
168x50x50cm
As seen at the Royal Scottish Academy for SSA 130 Years.
2022
Plywood, mild steel, castors, 2k paint
300x55x55cm
As seen at the 196th RSA Annual Exhibition. Winner of the RSA Open Exhibition Prize.
2021
Concrete, mild steel, plywood, pine, paint
160x54x60cm
As seen at the 196th RSA Annual Exhibition.
2021
polyester
80x150cm
Flag project for Lust & the Apple. Original Image made using party sweets/treats from childhood. Flown for 3 months over winter 2021/22 in Temple, Midlothian.
2021
steel, paint, polyethylene
dimensions variable
Transient installation in Festival Park, Glasgow as part of Govan Sculpture Trail. The project was initiated by Sculpture Placement Group and ran in conjunction with Glasgow Doors Open Day 2021.
The first of these three works, Steady, won the RSA Benno Schotz prize at the 195th RSA Annual Exhibition.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2021
Corten steel, concrete
292x244x122cm
Public sculpture commission for Midlothian Council at Danderhall Community Hub. Produced with help from the children at Danderhall Primary School.
2020
steel, paint, concrete, polyethylene, nylon
122x550x145cm
Public sculpture commission for NHS Lothian at East Lothian Community Hospital. Part of a series of sculptures that function as physical rehabilitation aides.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2020
steel, paint, concrete
80x819x774cm
Public sculpture commission for NHS Lothian at East Lothian Community Hospital. Part of a series of sculptures that function as physical rehabilitation aides.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2020
cast iron, paint, concrete , granite
95x480x360cm
Public sculpture commission for NHS Lothian at East Lothian Community Hospital. Part of a series of sculptures that function as physical rehabilitation aides.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2020
steel, paint, concrete, granite
154x685x135cm
Public sculpture commission for NHS Lothian at East Lothian Community Hospital. Part of a series of sculptures that function as physical rehabilitation aides.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2020
concrete
dimensions variable
Public sculpture commission for NHS Lothian at East Lothian Community Hospital, Haddington. This work functions as a gathering and performance space.
Shortlisted for the John Byrne Award.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2019
concrete, sandstone, Richlite
Series of six way markers leading to and from a singular focal work.
Public commission in Milngavie, East Dumbartonshire.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2019
steel, spray paint
50x50x175cm
Private commission at Lust & the Apple, Temple, Midlothian.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2019
stone carvings
dimensions variable
Happenstance work completed while on residency at Bothy Projects, Inshriach.
2018
granite, concrete, glass, polyethylene
45x45x60cm
As seen at GPS@TCB, The Chopping Block, London.
images by Matthew Barnes
2018
performance
Part of 4 Star Shows, Govan Project Space, Glasgow.
images by Ross Fraser McLean
video edited by Christopher Watson
2018
galvanised steel fencing
460x460x520cm
Part of 4 Star Shows, Govan Project Space, Glasgow.
2018
galvanised steel, spray paint, 1rpm motor
500x280x20cm
Part of Four Star Shows, Govan Project Space, Glasgow.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2017
gravel, polyester resin, pine, acrylic resin
100x160x5cm
Happenstance siting of purpose-made relief work, Langside Station, Glasgow.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2018
concrete, bitumenous paint, solvent-based adhesive
50x20x20cm
Happenstance siting of studio item, Scotland Street, Glasgow.
2017
multiple media
dimensions variable
Abandonment of a collection of work at disused cement works, Ratho, West Lothian.
Photos by Jonny Lungs
2016
OSB, plywood, CLS, acrylic resin
170x800x550cm
Part of Massive Sellout, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop.
images by Matthew Barnes
2016
steel, spray paint, pine, polyurethane, sand, gravel, polyester resin
160x150x80cm
Part of Massive Sellout, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2016
polypropylene, steel, spray paint, various timber sheet materials, polystyrene, polyethylene
140x120x80cm
Part of Massive Sellout, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2016
polypropylene, polyethylene, polyurethane, laminate
145x45x45cm
Part of Massive Sellout, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2016
polypropylene, polyurethane, gravel
110x110x110cm
Part of Massive Sellout at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2015
concrete, 4g turf, pine, chipboard, sand, polyurethane, bituminous paint
185x80x80cm (main body)
40x40x400/200cm (black column)
As seen at Lust & the Apple, Temple, Midlothian.
2016
concrete
dimensions variable
Concrete elements used modularly over 20 days to create a different sculpture each day.
Part of Massive Sellout, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop.
Photos by the artist/Matthew Barnes
2014
sheet material, spray paint, gravel, concrete
dimensions variable
Commission for Creative Edinburgh 2014 awards ceremony.
Photos by Eoin Carey
2013
galvanised steel
210x280x2500cm
Part of Adult Soft Play, The Briggait, Glasgow.
Photos by Christopher Cook
2013
sheet material, concrete, polystyrene, tarmacadam
125x122x244cm
Part of Adult Soft Play, The Briggait, Glasgow.
Photos by Christopher Cook
2012
jesmonite
15x9x1cm (each)
159x89x1cm (whole work)
As seen at Adult Soft Play, The Briggait, Glasgow.
2012
polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester resin
124x45x45cm
As seen at Static State, Summerhall, Edinburgh.
Photos by Matthew Barnes
2012
plasterboard, OSB, polystyrene, hardboard, gravel, resin, stool
122x175x122cm
Wheel-able sculpture intended to be moved around, during the exhibition, by the audience.
2011
pine, mdf, model flock, gravel, resin, concrete, bituminous paint
160x320x350cm
As seen at MFA Degree Show, Edinburgh College of Art.
Photos by Christopher Cook
2011
chipboard, pine, bituminous paint, model flock
450x40x40 (each)
As seen at MFA Degree Show, Edinburgh College of Art.
Photos by Christopher Cook
2011
As seen at MFA Degree Show, Edinburgh College of Art.
concrete, gravel, resin
50x22x22cm
As seen at MFA Degree Show, Edinburgh College of Art.
Photos by Christopher Cook
2011
OSB, creosote, gravel, resin, steel, spray paint
85x50x132cm
As seen at Arts Complex, Edinburgh.
2011
chipboard, tarmacadam, utility ducting
400x80x50cm
As seen at Project Space, Edinburgh College of Art.
2011
OSB, bitumen, granite
140x25x25 (each)
2011
granite, flock, concrete, pencil
70x45x45
2010
unfired brick
400x40x40cm
As seen at Square Beard, Old Ambulance Depot, Edinburgh.
2010
unfired brick, mild steel pipe
42x220x70cm
As seen at New Contemporaries, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. Winner of the Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop Graduate Award and the Hope Scott Trust Postgraduate Award.
2010
urinal, urinal cake
64x40x25cm
As seen at Arts Complex, Edinburgh.
2009
abandoned brick, steel
180x130x130cm
Happenstance sculpture and community gathering at Prestongrange, East Lothian.
2009
abandoned brick, sticks
450x450x450cm
As seen at ECA Degree Show, Edinburgh College of Art.
2008
abandoned brick
170x50x50cm
Happenstance sculpture and community gathering, Colinton Dell, Edinburgh.
