Peter Randall-Page (sculptor) talks about Mathematics and Art in the Architecture of the Eden Project
Peter Randall-Page (sculptor) talks about Mathematics and Art in the Architecture of the Eden Project
Join us for a public lecture by Peter Randall-Page, one of the UK’s leading sculptors.
Collaboration on the Integration of Sculpture and Architecture in The Eden Project
Wednesday 8 November, 2006, 6:00pm Richmond Building, University of Portsmouth
Abstract
Peter Randall-Page will talk about his collaboration with Jolyon Brewis of Grimshaw Architects on the design of a new education building for the Eden Project, Cornwall. The roof structure of the building is based on plant geometry in the form of spiral phyllotaxis and incorporates a granite sculpture which will be sited in its own specially-designed chamber at the centre of the building. This very large sculpture is based on the same growth pattern as the roof. The project has involved collaboration with professionals from many disciplines including quarrymen, stone masons, engineers and computer experts.
About the speaker
Peter Randall-Page was born in the UK in 1954 and studied sculpture at Bath Academy of Art (1973-77). During the last 25 years his sculpture, drawings and prints have been exhibited widely in the UK and abroad, he has also undertaken numerous large scale commissions.
In 1999 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts at the University of Plymouth and since 2002 has been an Associate Research Fellow at Dartington College of Arts.
He is a member of the Design Team for the Education Resource Centre at The Eden Project, Cornwall incorporating a huge granite sculpture within the core of the building.
Current projects include a large commission for the Department of Psychology, Cardiff University and other commissions for Fisher Square, Cambridge, Southwark Cathedral, London and designing a new bridge for the gardens of Dartington Hall, Devon. An exhibition of new sculpture opens at Lyveden New Bield in June with related works on paper at Fermynwoods Gallery, Northamptonshire.
His work is represented in many public and private collections throughout the world including the Tate Gallery and the British Museum.
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