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I have been struggling to complete the initial design in time for the deadline. I've decided to alter it so I don't lose the quality of work by rushing.

The shape will be the same, taking the top section off too but I wont be attaching the sticks or coins and only using paint.

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Sanding the pillar, taking it back down to the natural wood. 

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Sanding the pillar, taking it back down to the natural wood. 

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. Japanese Saw - Cut the top off.
. Gouge Woodcutter - To make the bowl/dish.
. Sandpaper - sanding down the structure.
. Wood Stain - a protective coating that enhances the quality of the wood.
. Wood Glue - mixed with wood fibres to attach and secure branches.
. Enamel Paint - decoration.
. Chisel - removing thick paint.
. Paint Remover
.Wooden Mallet - hammering coins into the wood. The wooden tool prevents the coins from bending.

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Cutting off the top and creating a bowl in the round section nearest the top.

White sections - treated wood.

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Hollowing out the top section to make into a dish/bowl.

Attaching branches around the column.

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Used a wood-cutting tool to carve out slots in the branch and glued in the coins. The technique is more time consuming but a safer way to attach the coins. Sometimes the wood can be a bit old and is at risk of splitting if hammered in. The cutting tool could be a better technique for the column. My only concern is the coins arent as seamlessly slotted in and sit wonkier this way.

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I want to ensure some wood is left exposed to enhance its natural qualities. I will start by removing the paint, sanding it down and coating it with wood stain - the start point for all my designs. The top part is a bit rotted, so I'm going to remove it.

I will then secure the column and hammer the coins into the wood using a wooden mallet. Then paint pinstripes on it in either a hue of green and yellow or purple and red. Lastly, add trimmings of copper coloured paint.

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Taking inspiration from the colour pallet and potentially using coins in the upcycle of the column. Also, using the same second-hand paint used for this collection. I like to try to reuse and repurpose as best as I can!

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'Aphrodite II' 2020, coins, copper wire and enamel paint.

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'Copper Candy' 2020, oxidised coins, copper wire and enamel paint.

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Looking at past work for inspiration...'Copper Coin Collection'.

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Looking at past work for inspiration...'Copper Coin Collection'.

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The Grass is Always Greener explores themes of sustainability. Specifically, recycling and its potential for repurposing materials for art, limiting waste generated and addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality and consumerism. The work is made from recycled materials and found objects. It is an assemblage of oxidised coins and copper wire that were coloured using recycled enamel paint.

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Colquhoun_Chloe_The Grass is Always Greener

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The Battlefield Rest is one of the most iconic buildings in the Southside of Glasgow. Sitting under the imposing turrets of the old Victoria Infirmary, it was built as the first of a number of tram stations planned for Glasgow. The onset of World War One stopped further plans and it is unique.

Designed by Frank Burnet and Boston Architects, its Edwardian style showcases many Art Nouveau features including the iconic balustrade, made up of 130 columns, that runs around the roof.

The existing columns have been in place for 30 years, and work has started to replace them while retaining the character of the existing building. These new columns are being made by local furniture maker Paul Hodgkiss. The building has been home to a much loved Italian Restaurant for 27 years, and owner Marco Giannasi, inspired by COP 26 taking place in Glasgow in 2021, is driving a unique and exciting upcycling project.

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Lunch visit for inspiration and collecting the column - excited about upcycling this beauty!

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Official website and how to get involved.

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Discover my Art Practice (2018 - present)

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Discover my Art Practice (2018 - present)

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Through my work, I aim to capture the complex relationship between human beings and their environment, to pay homage to nature as the natural support system that sustains us. In my investigation of ecology, I employ sustainable practices to reduce waste and repurpose materials for art.

My practice requires creative flexibility as materials are often dependent on chance and seasonal changes. This can be observed in the material diversity, ranging from snow, bark and leaves to metals and plastics. Discarded objects and organic elements feature prominently in my work - juxtaposing wasteful culture with the natural world.

I create site-specific installations, often temporary and outdoors, as well as assembled paintings featuring designs inspired by human society. The work highlights the imbalance between humanity and nature, reminding the viewer of the finite resources fuelling the consumerist dream