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This is Alec with part of his 'Easter Installation' - St. Giles, Cripplegate 2002.
There is soon to be more news on:-
Alec's Sound Sculptures
Index to my pages
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'MUSIC FOR THE EYES'
A unique series of sculptures based on musical forms.
Solo (Aria)
- Asingle linear structure that rises, dips and encircles itself to reach a dramatic climax.
Duet
- Two similar, though not identical interlinked forms that gently rock when pushed.
Trio
- Three 3-sided elements that embrace each other in swooping curves.
Quartet
- Four rectangular, rectilinear forms that interpenetrate each others' spaces without actually touching.
Quintet (Rondo)
- Five mutually supportive arcs forming a continuous round.
Sextet (Fugue)
- Six 6-sided double triangular forms of differing size, suggestive of flight and repeating sequences.
(HIT THIS to see the maquettes)
'MUSIC FOR THE EYES'
Sponsorship is being actively pursued for this exciting series (see above). 'Music for the Eyes' is a direct translation of these familiar musical forms into a series of three-dimensional sculptural figures drawn in space, using either stainless steel tube or lines of coloured light (neon tube or fibre optic rod), which may be animated by interaction with the viewer.
They may be displayed singly or in groups of two or more, on any scale to suit the location; the connecting theme of musical structures is strong enough for them to be seen in any order - you do not have to see them all at once!
Contacts established with: National Trust and Gateshead Music Centre
At the largest scale big enough to walk inside - they would look magnifcent in open parkland or large public space; The National Trust has already shown an interest in this prospect. At a 6ft high scale in steel or luminous rod (which could include an interactive response such as lighting up individual elements in sequence to show the flow of time through the work), they would be particularly appropriate in such places as Concert Halls, Arts Centres, Galleries etc - Gateshead Music Centre has also shown interest... On a smaller scale (up to 2 ft high) they would be highly collectable 'table top' pieces for musical and sculptural enthusiasts. Contact me if you have any suggestions for funding or sponsorship!
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Alec Worster
BA. FRSA. FIPA ARBS
Born: 26.07.31
EDUCATION:
Gordonstoun School;
New College, Oxford 1952-1955 BA (Hons) English Language & Literature 1955
CAREER:
Advertising 1956-1986
STUDIES:
Sculpture from 1975 at HGS Institute
City of London Poly (now GuiIdhall University)
Certificate, Fine & Applied Art 1990
Diploma in Art & Design Studies 1992 (Owen Rowley Prize 1992)
Middlesex University 1993-1996 - BA (Hons) Fine Art 1996
EXHIBITIONS:
HGS Institute, annually 1975-1990
City Poly, annually 1987-1992
WWF Sculpture competition, (finalist) Millbank 1992
Fresh Art, lslington 1992
Solo sculpture show (with CRISIS) All Hallows by the Tower 1993
"Sleeping Rough" show Crypt Gallery, St Martins in the fields 1994
"Homeless" (solo) St Jude on the Hill NW11 1994 "Monument" and "Grozny 1995" St Jude on the Hill NW11 1995
"People from the Streets" (For the Prince's Trust "Invest in Futures" campaign) -Stoke on Trent, Oxford, N Tyneside, Reading, Dorchester, Bradford, Nottingham, Rickmansworth 1995-6
Coopers & Lybrand, September 1996
Southwark Cathedral, through December 1996 (for CRISIS)
St Albans Cathedral through August 1997
Nativity figures commissioned by Southwark Cathedral Installed December 1997
Figure of St Jude installed St Jude's Church October 1998
"Housing & Homelessness" show Candid Gallery May 1999
"People from the Streets" Harvey Gallery Guildford Jan 2001.
St Giles' Church, Cripplegate April/May 2002
"Homeless" with St Martin's Social Care Unit:
St George's Cathedral, Soutwark
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street
Westminster City Hall June/July 2002
Ark-T Centre & Gallery, Cowley Oct/Nov 2002
Alec Worster
34 Southway
Hampstead Garden Suburb
London NW11 6RU
020 8455 7461
Hit SCULPTURES to see some work.
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Current & forthcoming exhibitions............
"People from the Streets" St Giles' Church, Cripplegate April/May 2002
"Homeless" with St Martin's Social Care Unit:
St George's Cathedral, Soutwark
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street
Westminster City Hall June/July 2002
Ark-T Centre & Gallery, Cowley Oct/Nov 2002
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Regular show from Christmas Eve at Southwark Cathedral
Annually at the
Cultural Quarter,
Chocolate Factory,
Wood Green
in November
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