2021 : 1st artwork donation

In 2021 the mayor of Bluffy asked me  to join in a small initiative where the village residents each fabricated a chicken sculpture as part of the village fete. The result , after 2 months of trial and error, was this 2m high sculpture of wood, copper and enamel sculpture. Perhaps a bit more substantial than was planned..

Since then the sculpture has stayed on display in the centre of the village. I learned a lot from this initiative. The sculpture generates  ongoing positive feedback and has I feel materially contributed to the sense of communal cohesion and pride in our village.

In an artistic sense it showed me the value of bringing strong colour to an outdoor setting - the enamel really stands out. The materials were not originally selected for longevity and so now in 2026 the wood is showing signs of wear and one of the jewellery enamel colours is fading. I look forward to designing and building a more permanent Version 2, as part of the Arte Altruisme Project.