Skip to main content

"Miners Grip"

By Graeme Mitcheson 2012

Graeme Mitcheson

Dimensions
3m

This sculpture was inspired by the grip that 91 year old former coal miner Don Spark would have held on his pick axe as he hacked coal from its seams. It is carved and polished in black Kilkenny Limestone.
Zhmxzozbf029v4odj6x53q Graeme Mitcheson

Sir Bobby Robson Memorial Sculpture

Caerphilly Knight (Detail)

Sir Bobby Robson Memorial (stone 4)

Join Axis

We support artists

Funding, visibility, connection and practical help. 

Membership includes £15 million of Public Liability Insurance!

Axis is an independent charity, funded by our members. 
Become a Member

Axis turns 35 this year

In 2026, we’ll put more than £70,000 directly into artists’ hands.

We support artists with funding, visibility, connection and practical help. 

Membership includes £15 million of Public Liability Insurance!

Axis is an independent charity, funded by our members. 
Learn more