Slate | Moon Seat
Moon Seat was commissioned around 2010 by the Dowager Countess of Cawdor following the completion of Sun, a larger sculptural work at the heart of the same garden. Constructed from reclaimed roofing slate removed during a major renovation at Cawdor Castle, the piece takes the form of a crescent moon and is positioned at the edge of the walled garden, looking inward toward the sun.
The slates are exceptionally old and drawn from many different quarries, resulting in a rich palette of tones and textures. Their age and variation lend the work a quiet depth, while the crescent form creates a place of rest and contemplation; a counterpoint to the central presence of Sun. Challenging to construct, Moon Seat represents a natural evolution of my dry stone walling practice, applying those principles to sculptural form and use.
As both seating and sculpture, Moon Seat sits comfortably within the realm of functional art; a piece of artistic seating that invites interaction without losing its architectural integrity. Works like this are conceived to operate at a human scale within larger landscapes and can be adapted for gardens, public realm projects and architect-led environments where sculpture, seating and setting are considered together.
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