Description:
A giant newt carved from Oak with surface detail of the wildlife and history
of Risley Moss. Sited next to the pond.
Commission Title:
Giant Newt
Sculptor:
Philip Bews
Production Period:
September 1997
Site:
Risley Moss, Warrington, England
Commissioned By:
Risley Moss Action Group,
The Mersey Forest Project and Cheshire County
Council
Production Method:
Phil constructed the Newt from sections of Oak branches.
Initial chainsaw work to waste off large sections was done by the Rangers under Phil’s supervision. Phil then hand carved the final form using a mallet and gouges.
The surface detail was carved by Phil with assistance from nearly 200 visitors to the Park.