Public Art Project:
Artistic Seating, Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire
We were commissioned by Sutton Courtenay Parish Council to create a range of unique outdoor seating for the village, reflecting the rich history and beautiful rural setting.
We took design inspiration from
- the Norman zig-zag carving on the All Saints Church,
- Rippling water and wildlife of the River Meadowlands, and
- Wheat and barley growing in the Village Terrace Farmlands.
A three seater oak bench with backrest and one armrest was developed, based on our “Alex bench”. A matching backless bench was developed with one upright post.
These comfortable and robust benches were enriched with hand carved designs based on the three sources of inspiration.
Sketches of the bench designs reflecting the three different sources of inspiration.
The bench designs reflected the areas they were located in – Norman zig-zags around All Saints Church, River Meadowlands near the Thames, and Village Terrace Farmlands in the southern part of the village near the arable fields.
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