The sculptures that I have designed have been created with a consideration to the uniformity of the Kilkenny Limestone and its potential to be split into large thin slabs of consistent thickness,
This is a very uniform limestone with few surface imperfections. These properties make it ideal for carving and limestone of this class can hold very fine detail when used in sculpture, headstones, plaques, or ornamental features. The stone will also develop a deep lustrous polish, ideal for the concepts set out in the sculpture trail artwork.
The Carboniferous Period left much of the island of Ireland covered by limestones. Over 2,000 years of use as a building material has established their durability. Irish Blue Limestone has been used for centuries as the material of choice for the construction of prestige buildings. It can be worked to provide colours that range from deep blue black to subtle blue grey and surface textures ranging from silky smooth to positively aggressive. In the hands of a skilled architect, designer or mason the combination of colours and textures can bring the most mundane structure to life or produce stunning variations with the interplay between light and texture.
The extract above has been taken from the lovely people of McKeon Stone who will be the providers of all 7 tonne of Kilkenny for this project.
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