2023: CHESS PIECES
Double Bastion, City Walls of Derry,
Northern Ireland, July 2023
 
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Blue Pawn, 79 x 50 x 40 cm
The Red Queen, 135 x 60 x 40 cm
The Yellow Knight, 103 x 66 x 45 cm
The Orange Pawn, 80 x 60 x 45 cm
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
 
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Yellow Knight, 103 x 66 x 45 cm
The Blue Pawn, 79 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Blue Pawn, 79 x 50 x 40 cm
The Red Queen, 135 x 60 x 40 cm
The Yellow Knight, 103 x 66 x 45 cm
The Orange Pawn, 80 x 60 x 45 cm
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Red Queen, 135 x 60 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Red Queen, 135 x 60 x 40 cm
The Orange Pawn, 80 x 60 x 45 cm
The Yellow Knight, 103 x 66 x 45 cm
The Blue Pawn, 79 x 50 x 40 cm
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
 
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
The Orange Pawn, 80 x 60 x 45 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Red Queen, 135 x 60 x 40 cm
The Orange Pawn, 80 x 60 x 45 cm
The Yellow Knight, 103 x 66 x 45 cm
The Blue Pawn, 79 x 50 x 40 cm
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Red Queen, 135 x 60 x 40 cm
The Orange Pawn, 80 x 60 x 45 cm
The Yellow Knight, 103 x 66 x 45 cm
The Blue Pawn, 79 x 50 x 40 cm
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Yellow Knight, 103 x 66 x 45 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Orange Pawn, 80 x 60 x 45 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Orange Pawn, 80 x 60 x 45 cm
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Yellow Knight, 103 x 66 x 45 cm
The Blue Pawn, 79 x 50 x 40 cm
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
On International Chess Day (July 20, 2023) Brendan Jamison revealed his new series of wool chess pieces at the Double Bastion on the ancient city walls of Derry. The 17th Century fortifications were built between 1613-1618 and remain intact, surrounding the entire inner city. Pictured behind the sculptures is the Verbal Arts Centre, the venue for the City of Derry’s weekly chess club, which meets every Thursday night from September to May.
International Chess Day is an annual celebration of the founding of FIDE (the International Chess Federation) which formed 99 years ago on July 20, 1924. On top of his career as a professional sculptor, Brendan Jamison is also a FIDE-licensed National Arbiter, running rated chess competitions across Northern Ireland. His upcoming Derry tournament will be held at the Maldron Hotel on Saturday September 9, 2023. Details can be found here www.brendanjamison.com/fide.html
The sculpture installation features 5 chess pieces, with pure coloured wool pouring out at the base of each piece, like a waterfall spilling outwards. This creates a sense of movement, like an animation. The colours are highly specialised, with the deep blue bought in India while the artist was in Delhi for a month-long project. When displayed inside, the sculptures seem to emit a mystical glow, bounching colour onto the surrounding walls, in particular The Orange Pawn, which becomes more illuminated as twilight approaches.
The wool chess pieces are inspired by Jamison's deep passion for the game which he has played competitively since age 15. As a cross-cultural and cross-generational activity, the artist embraces colour to celebrate diversity and the joy and happiness that chess can bring to players.
Three of the chess pieces, The Red Queen, The Yellow Knight and The Orange Pawn, will be on public display at the Ards Ards Centre from Friday July 28 to Friday August 25, 2023. Free entry. Daily opening times 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays. Location: Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT23 4NP |
CHESS PIECES (2023) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood,
The Blue Pawn, 79 x 50 x 40 cm
The Red Queen, 135 x 60 x 40 cm
The Yellow Knight, 103 x 66 x 45 cm
The Orange Pawn, 80 x 60 x 45 cm
The Green Rook, 95 x 50 x 40 cm
Installed at the Double Bastion,
City Walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, July 2023
Photography © Adam McCallion for Jamison Sculpture Studio
2022: FAIRIES
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland
March 26-27, 2022
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
FAIRIES (2022) Brendan Jamison
Wool over fibreglass, 100 x 80 x 60 cm each
Commissioned by Sticky Fingers Arts for
the Shine Street Festival, Marcus Square,
Hill Street, Newry, Northern Ireland, 26-27 March 2022
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
2015: RED CRANE
Royal Ulster Academy of Arts Annual Exhibition
October 2015 to January 2016
Ulster Museum, Belfast, Northern Ireland
RED CRANE (2015) Brendan Jamison.
Wool over PVC piping. 318 x 240 x 80 cm.
Installation at Royal Ulster Academy, Ulster Museum, Belfast.
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
Upper detail of RED CRANE (2015) Brendan Jamison.
Wool over PVC piping. 318 x 240 x 80 cm.
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
RED CRANE (2015) Brendan Jamison.
Wool over PVC piping. 318 x 240 x 80 cm.
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
RED CRANE (2015) Brendan Jamison.
Wool over PVC piping. 318 x 240 x 80 cm.
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
Detail of RED CRANE (2015) Brendan Jamison.
Wool over PVC piping. 318 x 240 x 80 cm.
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
Detail of RED CRANE (2015) Brendan Jamison.
Wool over PVC piping. 318 x 240 x 80 cm.
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
2015: YELLOW FORKLIFT TRUCK SERIES
YELLOW FORKLIFT TRUCKS (2015) Brendan Jamison.
Wool over wire. Floor installation. Dimensions of sculptures from
23 x 47 x 22 cms to 10 x 16 x 8 cm.
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
YELLOW FORKLIFT TRUCKS (2015) Brendan Jamison.
Wool over wire. Floor installation. Dimensions of sculptures from
23 x 47 x 22 cms to 10 x 16 x 8 cm.
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
YELLOW FORKLIFT TRUCK [Model Y47] (2015) Brendan Jamison.
Wool over wire. 23 x 47 x 22 cm.
Photography © Jamison Sculpture Studio
2013: RED FORK LIFT TRUCK
Royal Ulster Academy of Arts Annual Exhibition
October 2013 to January 2014
Ulster Museum, Belfast, Northern Ireland
RED FORKLIFT TRUCK (2013) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood, 55 x 80 x 35 cms
Photography © Tony Corey for Jamison Sculpture Studio
RED FORKLIFT TRUCK (2013) Brendan Jamison
Wool over wood, 55 x 80 x 35 cms
Photography © Tony Corey for Jamison Sculpture Studio
2008: IN-BETWEEN
IN-BETWEEN (2008) Brendan Jamison, wool over wood,
installation at Millennium Court Arts Centre,Portadown, N. Ireland
RED TUNNEL: 212 x 500 x 600 cms
YELLOW SPIRAL STAIRCASE: 265 x 160 x 160 cms
BLUE BRIDGE: 180 x 392 x 120 cms.
RED TUNNEL (2008) Brendan Jamison, wool over wood,
12 components, 212 x 500 x 600 cms
installation at Millennium Court Arts Centre, Portadown.
  
RED TUNNEL (2008) Brendan Jamison, wool over wood,
12 components, 212 x 500 x 600 cms
installation at Millennium Court Arts Centre, Portadown.
 
YELLOW SPIRAL STAIRCASE (2008) Brendan Jamison
wool over wood, 265 x 160 x 160 cms
Site-specific installation at Millennium Court Arts Centre
Portadown, N. Ireland
2008: PRUDENTIAL HEADQUARTERS, LONDON
BLUE BRIDGE (2006) Brendan Jamison, wool over wood, 180 x 392 x 120 cms,
Installation at Prudential Headquarters, Laurence Pountney Hill, London
2007: WOOL HELICOPTER, KATZEN ARTS CENTRE, WASHINGTON DC
YELLOW HELICOPTER (2007) Brendan Jamison
wool over wood, 80 x 240 x 60 cms
Purchased by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, March 2007
 
YELLOW HELICOPTER (2007) Brendan Jamison
wool over wood,
80 x 240 x 60 cms
Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards, Northern Ireland
 
YELLOW HELICOPTER (2007) Brendan Jamison
wool over wood,
80 x 240 x 60 cms,
KATZEN ARTS CENTRE, Washington DC, USA
2006: DRAIOCHT, BLANCHARDSTOWN, DUBLIN
 
BLUE BRIDGE (2006) Brendan Jamison,
wool over wood, 180 x 392 x 120 cms,
Installation at Draiocht Arts Centre, Dublin |
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