Commissions North

Kielder: Falstone Stell

Kielder: Falstone Stell

As part of Kielder Partnerships acclaimed Art and Architecture programme Colin Wilbourn was commissioned to create a sculpture for the village of Falstone in the North Tyne Valley near the Kielder dam.

The design of the sculpture fuses the traditional dry stone sheepfold, or stell, with a cosy enclosed space with two, facing, cushioned sofas with lacy antimacassars made of stone and steel. The rug between the sofas depicts the lost villages under the dam.

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Image courtesy of Colin Wilbourne

Programme
Kielder

Artist(s)
Colin Wilbourn.

Client
Falstone Parish Council

Location
Kielder

Completion Date
2006



Commissions North is supported within the Arts Council England, North East and is also funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

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