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kenbolgerarts@gmail.com
Copper
Ken’s copper pieces tell tales of ancient voyages, battles and warriors and the stunning landscape of the Dingle Peninsula.
Each piece is unique due to the specific techniques that Ken has developed over many years, which include etching, controlled oxidation and heat to bring out the natural verdigris of the copper. No two pieces are the same, making them as unique as the place they come from.
He uses highest quality copper in his work, and a visit to his gallery, studio brings home
the exceptional versatility of these distinctive art pieces.
Ken’s copper pieces tell tales of ancient voyages, battles and warriors and stunning landscape of the Dingle Peninsula.
Each piece is unique due to the specific techniques that Ken has developed over many years, which include etching, controlled oxidation and heat to bring out the natural verdigris of the copper. No two pieces are the same, making them as unique as the place they come from.
He uses highest quality copper in his work, and a visit to his gallery, studio brings home the excepional versatility of these distinctive art pieces.
Each piece is unique due to the specific techniques that Ken has developed over many years, which include etching, controlled oxidation and heat to bring out the natural verdigris of the copper. No two pieces are the same, making them as unique as the place they come from.
He uses highest quality copper in his work, and a visit to his gallery, studio brings home the excepional versatility of these distinctive art pieces.
Ogham stones
Ogham is the oldest Celtic writing in the world. It was the first written language (code) in Ireland. It is a linear script made up of strokes, positioned in various ways along a central line, when carved on standing stones it is read from the bottom up. It is said the Druids used it as a secret sign language, using the shinbone as the central stem line and the fingers crossing it making letters and sounds.
The ogham stones that still stand can be found in the west of Ireland as well as the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Wales and Scotland which probably date back to the 3rd century and the first known translation was revealed in the 1391 manuscript "Book of Ballymote".
These pieces of slates was originally cut from the world famous Valentia Island slate quarry. Slate from the quarry has been used in a many high profile building around the world such as the Paris Opera House and Paddington Station in London, these peaces have weathered Atlantic storms since 1816.
Ken hand-carves his Ogham stones using techniques that the 19th century slate artisans of Valentia Island would have used. No two pieces are the alike, each one is characterised by unique variations on the surface of the slate.
Ogham is the oldest Celtic writing in the world. It was the first written language (code) in Ireland. It is a linear script made up of strokes, positioned in various ways along a central line, when carved on standing stones it is read from the bottom up. It is said the Druids used it as a secret sign language, using the shinbone as the central stem line and the fingers crossing it making letters and sounds.
The ogham stones that still stand can be found in the west of Ireland as well as the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Wales and Scotland which probably date back to the 3rd century and the first known translation was revealed in the 1391 manuscript "Book of Ballymote".
These pieces of slates was originally cut from the world famous Valentia Island slate quarry. Slate from the quarry has been used in a many high profile building around the world such as the Paris Opera House and Paddington Station in London, these peaces have weathered Atlantic storms since 1816.
Ken hand-carves his Ogham stones using techniques that the 19th century slate artisans of Valentia Island would have used.
No two pieces are the alike, each one is characterised by unique variations on the surface of the slate.
The ogham stones that still stand can be found in the west of Ireland as well as the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Wales and Scotland which probably date back to the 3rd century and the first known translation was revealed in the 1391 manuscript "Book of Ballymote".
These pieces of slates was originally cut from the world famous Valentia Island slate quarry. Slate from the quarry has been used in a many high profile building around the world such as the Paris Opera House and Paddington Station in London, these peaces have weathered Atlantic storms since 1816.
Ken hand-carves his Ogham stones using techniques that the 19th century slate artisans of Valentia Island would have used.
No two pieces are the alike, each one is characterised by unique variations on the surface of the slate.