The intention was to create two low plinths and one human form which are intended to be visual ques to the concept of identity. On one of the plinths is a scale abstracted human form which will be seated. Acting as a que to discuss the external/projected identity. The empty plinth discussing the internal/self identity. This empty spot is an invitation to the viewer to become a participant, in search of their own "self".
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| The first step was to lay place the two 'plinths' on the ground, and position them so that they were square to the nearby church building, east facing. |
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| using the 'plinths' as a guide, holes were dug underneath. Deep enough for two layers of brick to be stacked underneath |
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| Bricks were then laid in the holes where the plinths would be sitting. Rapid set post mix was used on the lower layers to create a large plug and the upper layers used rapid set concrete mix, which was used on the figure. |
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| This is the pattern for the bricks underneath the 'plinths' with a half brick filling the corner. This patter was alternatively repeated for multiple layers underneath the 'plinth' |
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| The plinths were then placed ontop of the bricks and concrete. Using a spirit level, tape measure and a timber plank as an additional check the two plinths were leveled and squared against each other. This was allowed to set over night. |
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| The next day the sculpture was moved next to the plinths, a wet mix of rapid set was made and applied to the plinth. And the sculpture was set into place. |
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| Above is the completed installation, with my 2yr old daughter. She had been 'helping' me install the work and couldnt wait to sit with the 'sitting man'. |
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