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Water Ceremony sculpture drawing by Paul Sivell

Water Ceremony sculpture drawing by Paul Sivell

A COMMISSON to create a piece of art work, which will be used during the opening ceremony of the Island Games, has been awarded to Island sculptor Paul Sivell. The Island-born sculptor is currently working on the piece, which will form an integral part of the water ceremony at the opening event on Saturday, June 25. The 1.8m-tall sculpture will depict two hands holding a bowl, into which a representative of each of the 25 participating Island teams will add water. The hands will be carved from Island oak, the bowl will be sculptured from beaten copper and the base carved into the shape of the Isle of Wight and covered in beaten copper. The bowl will hold up to 30 litres of water.

The water ceremony — the Island Games’ equivalent of the lighting of the Olympic flame — is a symbolic mixing of the waters, recognising the Island status of the competing nations and their collective participation in this major sporting festival.

Paul’s bid was one of four from Island artists and creative companies vying for the commission.

The Chale artist began his career in forestry and principally uses condemned, dead or dying trees for his wood sculptures, which are mainly inspired by mythology, nature and Island traditions.

Ceremonies manager Keith Lane, of the Island Games Association, said: “It was a very difficult decision but Paul’s bid was chosen because his design encapsulates the ethos of the games and the local perspective.”

You can find out more about the Island Games 2011 which is being held on the Isle of Wight this year by using this link Island Games 2011.

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