Diane Maclean sculptor

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Most of my work has been in public sculpture and installations. It means working on a scale compatible with being in the open, where particular attention must be given to producing a lasting work with assurance of durability and safety. To this end, I work with engineers and choose materials, such as steel and stainless steel, that are not only versatile but are also resistant to weather and human intervention. I love these materials for their qualities of variety and structural strength. I also use stone in natural form as a contrasting and complimentary material. Continually experimenting with these materials produces works in new forms that relate to the place where they will be located.

I am interested in the material of our planet and the climate that affects it, having worked with scientists in trying to interpret aspects of this in my work. I use natural resources: daylight, on reflective surfaces and open structures, to create strong visual connections to the surroundings, and wind to drive kinetic sculptures. I use lighting technologies, often with colour, to reveal a different aspect of the sculpture in darkness hours.

I have successfully carried out many public commissions, including sculptures for towns and cities, universities, schools and colleges, in the UK and abroad.

Commissions are listed in my CV

View my website http://www.dianemaclean.co.uk/