Saturday 11 July 2009

(17) Uckfield Construction Images (July 2009)









(16) Barry Knights memorial sculpture progess


Sculpture 1 & 2 being forklifted into van, July 2009.
Kevin Eason ©



Sculpture 1 being lifted into van, July 2009.
Kevin Eason ©


Daniel Scott & Kevin Eason arrive at Littlehampton Welding to collect
completed sculptures. Base plates fixed, text welding complete
and steel freshly sandblasted. Destination: Uckfield Skatepark
construction site. With thanks to Neil Fry at Littlehampton welding.
Kevin Eason ©



Foreground: sculpture 1 with chalked text.
Background: sculpture 2 with chalked/inked text
Kevin Eason ©


Barry Knights 1941-2009
(1 of 4)
Kevin Eason ©


Barry Knights 1941-2009
(2 of 4)
Kevin Eason ©


Barry Knights 1941-2009
(3 of 4)
Kevin Eason ©


Barry Knights 1941-2009
(4 of 4)
Kevin Eason ©



Sculpture 1 - chalked
Kevin Eason ©



Sculpture 1 detail
Kevin Eason ©



Sculpture 1 detail
Kevin Eason ©


Sculpture 1 chalked text detail - never give up on your dreams...
Kevin Eason ©


Sculpture 1 detail - wrapping of chalked text
Kevin Eason ©


Sculpture 2 detail - chalked text (face 1)
Kevin Eason ©


Sculpture 2 - face 1
Kevin Eason ©


Sculpture 2 - chalked text (face 2)
Kevin Eason ©



Original text, chalk, tape measure, sand paper, pencil,
hand-made ruler & ink marker.
Kevin Eason ©


Sculpture 2 - chalking lines for text
Kevin Eason ©



Sculpture 1 - sandblasted & pre-text
Kevin Eason ©


Sculpture 2 and tape measure
Kevin Eason ©


Sculpture 2
Kevin Eason ©


Sculpture 1
(Views 1, 2 & 3)
Kevin Eason ©



(15) Uckfield Construction Images (May 2009)















(14) Barry Knights - Memorial Sculptures




Sketch of sculpture 1. Kevin Eason © 2009



Sketch of Sculpture 2. Kevin Eason © 2009


(Below: text to be included on sculpture 1)


> -Barry Knights~
>
> 1941 - 2009
>
> Never give up on your dreams, for they are all we
> have. Realise your dreams and make them a reality. Be
> patient, the journey wont be easy but it will surely be
> worthwhile.


>
(Below: text to be included on sculpture 2)
>
> The Barry Knights Memorial Park
>
> Contributors:
>
> Uckfield Town Council
> Safer Wealden Partnership
> Awards for All
> HBSC
> Uckfield Regeneration Partnership
> Uckfield Lions
> Rix and Kay
> Clearwater Development Co.
> Soil Instruments Ltd
> Wealden Community Fund
> ESCC Youth Opportunity Fund
> Uckfield Festival
> Uckfield Freemasons
> Neil Fry & Family
> Littlehampton Welding
> Uckfield Youth Trust
> Uckfield Chamber of Commerce
> National Lottery Play Pathfinder Fund
> J. Abbas
> R.Warren
> Anonymous
>
>
> Project Organisation: Barry Knights, Daniel Scott, Graham
> Garnsey, Ashley Serpis, Julian Connelly
>
> Architect: Jeremy Donaldson
> Art & Design Lead: Kevin Eason
> Design Team: Matt Ransom, Martyn Firth, Gavin Shortall,
> Rich West, Mitch Wheeler, Luxford Crew 2009

> Construction: Wheelscape Engineering
> Constructed: Summer 2009

> With thanks: Uckfield Skaters and Riders 1998-2009...
> Past, Present, Future.

(13) Barry Knights 1941-2009


(Below: Email from Daniel Scott to Uckfield Youth Trust / skatepark group)


Hi Guys,

It is great to see the park plans taking shape.

Unfortunately I have some bad news:
I would just like to let you all know that last Tuesday evening Barry
Knights passed away. It is hard to understate how instrumental he has
been in getting this project off the ground, and it is unfortunate
that he can't be there for the opening. He was rightly proud of what
we have achieved thus far, and I've no doubt we will create something
worthy of his memory.


I will speak with Ashley to ensure that we cover Barry's ongoing
tasks, so the project development is unaffected.


A memorial service will be held on Thursday 16th April at Holy Cross
Church at 12.30. It is public and I would encourage everyone to come.

The report of his death can be found here:
http://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/wealden/Sudden-death-of-Uckfield-stalwart.5140769.jp

[some slightly inaccurate reporting regarding our total, but not a biggie]

(Below: Email from Kevin Eason to Uckfield Youh Trust / skatepark group)


Dear All...

I was really shocked to hear the news about Barry Knights, he will be greatly missed as he was a true gem of a human being. Such an amazing man.
Although I only met Barry a few times I have to say that he made a real impression on me; he seemed such a wonderful and genuine man whos dedication and enthusiam shined through all. Without Barrys' dedication Uckfield would probably not have their soon to be Uckfield Skatepark. I for one, suggest that the Uckfield Skatepark should be named in his memory;

'The Barry Knights Memorial Skate Park'

'The Uckfield Barry Knights Skate Park'

'The Barry Knights New Barn Skate Park'


What do other people think of this idea?


Kind Regards,

Kevin

(12) Final 3D models (Jan 2009 - Feb 2009)


Uckfield Skatepark Final 3D (1)







Uckfield Skatepark Final 3D (2)





Uckfield Skatepark Final 3D (3)





Uckfield Skatepark Final 3D (4)






Uckfield Skatepark Final 3D (5)

(11) 3D re-design models (August 2008 - November 2008)




final path design with block detailing



final path design with user-group notes



final path design with user-group notes




pre-final 3D


pre-final 3D




pre-final 3D