Redding Pit Memorial

Heritage

Storytelling

Traditional

These figures were created to commemorate the Redding Pit Disaster of 1923

Material

Composite
Plastics and resins
Other

Craft

Other

General Technique

Combining
Constructing
Forming and shaping
Surface modifying

Specific Technique

The patterns for the sculptures were carved in high density foam. They were then used to make a rubber mould, and from theis mould the composite material was used to cast the finished sculptures for display as part of the memorial.

Properties & Qualities

Application

Art, Sculpture

Qualities

3D, Rigid, Smooth

Colour

Grey, Red

Sample Information

Date of creation

14/07/23

Dimensions

varied

Weight

varied

Culture & Context

The figures were produced for the memorial to the Redding Pit Disaster and take a prominent place in the local community.

Process & Production

Carving was done in foam, casting in a composite material using recycled materials such as coal dust.

Credits

Craft Maker

Ruth Davies

Library Contributor

Ruth Davies

Photographer

Ruth Davies