Sculptor plans towering tribute to mineworkers
Sculptor plans towering tribute to mineworkers
North East sculptor John O’Rourke works primarily in bronze and Corten steel (the same material as The Angel of the North) although he also uses oak and sometimes incorporates photographic processes.
He says his sculptures often have interconnected interiors concealing objects and cyphered occult texts.
You can read his interesting life story, recalling his early years in thrall to a “corrupt cult” and explaining his interest in occultism (‘occult’ literally meaning ‘hidden’), on his website where you will also see examples of his work.
A current preoccupation is The Northumbrian Miner, a towering sculpture in Corten steel envisaged as standing over 12 metres high on a site near Bedlington, overlooking the River Blyth.
Drawings for this landmark artwork can be seen at the RePUBlic Gallery in Blyth, Northumberland, which is run by resident art lovers Claire and Mags (and used to be the King’s Head pub at 85 Bridge Street).
The exhibition, The Northumbrian Miner & Other Works, runs until September 14 (open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm).
Find details on the RePUBlic Gallery website – and be advised that the building also houses a very nice café.
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