Bird in Hand

This sculpture is one of the pieces carved for a spiritual trail and illustrates a passage from the bible.  My aim was to contrast the strength of the hands with the fragility of the blackbird.  I incorporated raised lettering for the inscription.

  • Material Birchover sandstone
  • Client St James & Emmanuel church
  • Location East Didsbury
  • Size 1.2 metres tall

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