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(Its a kind of ) WHOOSH!

By  Richard Janes 2017

Paul Balmer

Steel artwork for Oakley Vale ,Corby. Laser cut steel panels and Corby Steel Tube. Inspiration from the heritage of the area in the Oak forests which produced charcoal for the iron industry , agriculture to quarries to wildlife returning to the green areas of Oakley Vale. 4m tall by 3m wide it comprises three separate pieces which come together to form the OakLeaf or Whoosh form.

Paul Balmer

Richard Janes

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