Date: 2005
Site: Housing Development - Neave Mews
Commissioned by: Lovell & Vale of White Horse District
Council
Description:
A 3.7 metre high sculptural Portland stone ‘A’ topped with glass shell finials . The flowing space between the stone pillars represents the river Thames and is lit by a blue light at night. The integral Dean Oak seating follows the curved edge of an 8m diameter paved area. Carved on one side of the stone ‘A’ are several circular reliefs based on themes relevant to the site such as a saxon brooch found there. Viewed from their north side, the stone forms suggest two figures, and each has a bronze face recessed near the apex. These bronze masks represent Hean and Cilla - the brother and sister who founded the Abbey, cast by Castle Fine Arts Foundry, they were based on Henry and Jessica Mayo. Deb Hughes assisted with the carving. The lettering of the names - Hean and Cilla were cut by Giles Macdonald. Jackson Fawkes cast the glass shells. Damon Bramley transported the sculpture and assisted installation.