Holding pattern
Cor-ten steel/ Stainless steel
6m height
Edition of 3
Holding Pattern
This sculpture is part of Moorhouse’s Human series. This body of work explores the human condition often using the strength of steel to enable unlikely forms to be created, at times defy gravity.
In this sculpture the figures in corten steel can be seen to be working together to support the figure above.
The sculptures are on a human scale, so have a real presence as we interact with them.
Castillo
Steel, Paint
2.4m
Edition of 8
4m edition available
Castillo part of Moorhouse’s Human series. This body of work explores the human condition often using the strength of steel to enable unlikely forms to be created, at times defy gravity.
This work is a tribute to the common person. There are a great many artworks honouring celebrity and power. Here the power is community, working together, supporting each other.
The name is taken from the dramatic human towers that are created in public spaces in Catalonia in Norther Spain
Presence of Absence
Steel
2m height
Edition of 8
Presence of Absence
This sculpture is part of Moorhouse’s Human series. This body of work explores the human condition. This work reflects on what we can see but don’t see. We don’t see the person but their presence is clearly felt. They remain part of us. A memorial to those departed.
The sculptures are on a human scale, so have a real presence as we interact with them.
Congregation
Stainless steel
Dimensions variable
Groups of 30 or 15
Edition of 8
Congregation
This sculptural installation is part of Pete Moorhouse’s human series. An installation of thirty stainless steel heads that gently sway in the wind. The stainless steel captures and reflects the surroundings as well as the heads reflecting each other. It can be interpreted to contain hidden dialogues and refers to our collective consciousness. The silent communication that can occurs in groups, whether in moments of contemplation, prayer or resistance.
Collected consciousness
Cor-ten Steel
1.5m diameter
Edition of 8
Collected Consciousness
This sculpture was originally commissioned for Brandon Hill Park in Bristol. The sculptural form of this sculpture contains layers of neurons – the traces of thoughts.
Located in the former bowling green – the spherical form of the sculpture is informed by a bowling ball, the linear sections respond to the concentric circles engraved on the bowling balls surface which assist the bowler giving the ball bias.
The park was one of the first public designated pubic spaces in the country. (Some argue it was the actual first “park”) This was highly innovative at the time and demanded a change in thinking of what is public space. There were even instructions as to how the space should be used! It was a brave and original idea – in part this sculpture celebrates this innovative thought.
The park throughout a large part of history was used as a political meeting point – as a speaker’s corner and a gathering place. Over the years many groups met for discussions on the hill. This sculpture celebrates this aspect with all the thoughts of these gatherings, especially in the context of political meetings for political change and reform.
At the top of the hill there used to be an anchorage – a hermitage – where there would have been mediation and prayer – again thought patterns.
In terms of Brandon Hill, with Cabot tower – build to celebrate the discovery of the Americas. This voyage was highly innovative in term of exploration. The thoughts that contributed to this endeavour are also celebrated. This exploration, desire for knowledge – research and exploration also happens in other direction within Bristol – two of our most innovative areas of research and practice are in neurology and ophthalmology (the layered neurons also being to appear as an iris). This sculpture celebrates the thought patterns associated with innovation and discovery.
The form as globe also reflects navigation – with longitude and latitude lines – could be seen to reflect circumnavigation. Responding to the exploration by the Mathew
The dendrite structures of the neuron in the sculpture could be seen respond to the nature of the park as they mirror the dendritic patterns of tree roots and other organic forms. In terms of the physical space the circular forms also reflect the landscaping in terms of the circular path.
The neuron – the birth of a thought – layer of thinking- shifting thought patterns – encompasses many of the above concepts. The layers of neurons also is strong visually, giving a sense of shifting depth and movement.
The neurons are within the “negative” space of the bowling ball – a memory – a trace of the history of the park.
Fabricated from, Corten Steel which forms a natural self-protecting coat.
Connection
Stainless steel
1.2m diameter
Edition of 8
Connection
This sculpture is constructed of neurons forming an endless connection between the synapses.
It provides a moment to think about thinking, we can’t see the new neural pathways that are being created with new experiences, interactions etc. It’s about believing the unseen.
‘Connection’ is about making thought patterns visible and drawing our attention to the possibility of new connections being made between neurons. Our curiosity is a fundamental disposition which underpins neurological growth: for it is curiosity that is at the heart of exploration, is the catalyst of motivation and leads us creative and critical thinking. In psychology as we create new understandings of the human dynamic new connections will be formed as we try to understand existing thought patterns in others.
In sunshine the stainless steel will reflect from one of the neurons then as we pass by the sculpture, the sun’s reflection moves from neuron to neuron creating a thought pattern.
Soma
Cor-ten Steel
2.4m
Edition of 3
Soma
This sculpture is constructed of neurons. It highlights the beauty of these forms with their dendritic synapses.
It provides a moment to think about thinking, we can’t see the new neural pathways that are being created with new experiences, interactions etc. It’s about believing the unseen. It’s about the beauty of thought – the potential of thought and ideas. Soma is a celebration of the unique ability humans have to be imaginative, original and creative.
The abstract geometric arrangement creates a sense of balance, continuity and harmony. This is a common theme with Pete’s sculptures that they are symmetrical, proportional, and balanced.The form of the sculpture also pays homage to the sculptures of Barbara Hepworth with her pierced forms and attention to form and space.
Thought pattern
Steel
1.4m height
Edition of 8
Thought Pattern
This sculpture is constructed of neurons forming connections between the synapses. In this artwork the neurons have been pixelated – referencing the difficultly observing thoughts visually.
It provides a moment to think about thinking, we can’t see the new neural pathways that are being created with new experiences, interactions etc. It’s about believing the unseen.
‘Thought pattern’ is a string of connected neurons creating a thought or idea. The work is about making thoughts visible and drawing our attention to the possibility of new connections being made between neurons. Our curiosity is a fundamental disposition which underpins neurological growth: for it is curiosity that is at the heart of exploration, is the catalyst of motivation and leads us to creative and critical thinking.
Possibility
1.25m cubed
Stainless steel, polyurethane paint, lighting
Possibility – thinking outside of the box.
Engel – Angel
15mm Steel plate
Height 3m
(edition also available at 1.5m)
