The colourful patterned asymmetry of the flora combines with the random design of Andrew's stonework. To build a wall like this is requires flair and controlled abandon.
Andrew's wall has none of the busy look one might expect from using such a variety of shapes and sizes. He carefully shapes and nestles the stones so that they not only fit snuggly and structurally, they also have a satisfying spontaneity. Even though bigger stones are placed above smaller ones and they are not all positioned along the horizontal, he creates both a highly functional and very pleasing looking structure.
See previous post for the story of this wall.
What a work of art. I love the variety in the cope stones. The consistancy of it is really eyecating in it's randomness , a very natural looking wall.
ReplyDeleteThe type of walling illustrated is recorded in Devon, south England, and is called 'chip and block'. It has similarities to some Japanese styles.
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