pete moorhouse
Mediums Used
His sculptures have strong visual impact and range from abstract pieces to representational work. They have a similar minimal aesthetic, having clean lines and pay particular attention to form and space.
I recently completed a large steel sculpture for the entrance to Frenchay Hospital and am currently working on public artworks for a library in Poole. My approach to public art is to engage the local community in the project with a series of workshops both to feed in their ideas and get feedback on emerging designs to give the community a sense of ownership.
I specialise in creating high quality durable steel sculpture for the outdoor environment. These are either commissioned works to suit specific location or limited edition work from my portfolio.
Sculptures by pete moorhouse
Credentials
Qualifications
Bristol School of Art and Design -Sculpture
Bristol 94-98 Filton College -Contemporary Art Theory and Practice
Soundwell Technical College 97/98 - - Supplementary courses in Welding and creative metal working techniques
Bristol City College 98 -AutoCAD computer aided design
Public Art and Project Management - Brighton University - Empowering the Artist
Negotiating Public art commissions - Artists Training Programme
Health and Safety in Public Art Commissioning - Public Art South West
Public Art Commissions - EAST, Bristol.
The Fragmented Figure Conference - Cardiff School of Art and Design.,Bristol School of Art and Design -Sculpture
Bristol 94-98 Filton College -Contemporary Art Theory and Practice
Soundwell Technical College 97/98 - - Supplementary courses in Welding and creative metal working techniques
Bristol City College 98 -AutoCAD computer aided design
Public Art and Project Management - Brighton University - Empowering the Artist
Negotiating Public art commissions - Artists Training Programme
Health and Safety in Public Art Commissioning - Public Art South West
Public Art Commissions - EAST, Bristol.
The Fragmented Figure Conference - Cardiff School of Art and Design.
Exhibitions
yes
Awards
Arts Council England Award– Professional Research and Development 2007-2010
Prize Winner – The Rooster Exhibition, Rhode Island, USA Jan 2010
Bursary for glass enamel course
British Council awarded grant for Reggio Emilia study courseProfessional Memberships:
Art and Architecture Society
International Sculpture Centre
The Fountain Society
North Bristol Artist Group
AIR member – Artists’ Interaction and Representation
CLA- Creative Learning Agency – Registered and vetted artist
EarlyArts – Creativity in Early YearsArtist Residencies:
LPC International Youth summer programme Switzerland 1999-2009
Filton Avenue Children’s Centre Bristol 2005-2013
St Werburgh’s Park Nursery School and Children’s Centre 2012-2013
Peter Moorhouse studied sculpture at Bristol School of Art and Design, has exhibited widely, undertaken major commissions and teaches sculpture workshops in schools and colleges.
Artists that have had a strong influence on Pete Moorhouse`s work include Caro Brancusi, Gonzales and Chillida.
"We are absolutely delighted with our sculptures, they look amazing. The weather today is just glorious, allowing me to take in the changes, what with the shadows and reflections, they look different from every angle, each time you look at them, fantastic!"
Shirley Williams, Cornwall
“Moorhouse’s work is restrained and rigorous. It is deliberately kept minimal avoiding superfluous ornamentation and distracting effects and thus has a strong impact and communicates clearly. The influence of Minimalism is particularly evident with their strict geometries, seriality and preference for monochromaticism, which emphasise the works form and content”
Museum of Modern Art, Wales.
“Pete worked on the Luton Dunstable Busway project for 18 months. This was a project to create five large public artworks reflecting elements of contemporary history. As part of the project he organised and delivered a series of workshops for local schools. Pete also conducted a number of public consultations with the local community.
Pete is very organised and professional. He takes initiative and has a good overview of the public art process. He was very good at communication with all stakeholders involved.
Pete delivered five outstanding large scale stainless steel sculpture. The designs were striking and reflected the theme very well. Pete also listened and incorporated elements into the design from the workshops and consultations. The sculptures were fabricated to an extremely high standard, produced on time and delivered great value for money.
The installation of the artworks went very smoothly and they have now become part of the local landscape. Pete documented the whole project on a dedicated website that he created which was a great way to keep the entire process visible and engaging.
It was a pleasure to work with Pete on this project and we would highly recommend him for other Public Art projects.”
Emma Van Nieuwenburgh, Arts Development Officer – Central Bedfordshire Council
“Thanks to Pete for all his hard work and perseverance in completing this project for us. The schools he worked with were truly enthused by his approach and the opportunity to see their work installed on the cycle track. He really worked over and above the original brief to ensure the best outcome possible.”
Alison Catlin, Arts Development Officer, South Gloucestershire Council.
"Peter was selected for the Hamworthy Library commission on the evidence and quality of his diverse practice in previous commissions and the range of his concepts and designs employed. His approach to school and community workshops was refreshing and his methods of creative involvement; effective and inspiring during the project’s concept design stages. This preparatory work enabled Peter to design a series of bold and striking interventions which have been installed both inside the building and within the landscaped area outside. The selection panel found Peter a pleasure to work with, due to his organisational skills and professionalism and we have been very pleased with the value for money that his involvement in this commission has demonstrated."
Nicky Whittingham Public Art Officer Borough of Poole
Selection of Commissioned Work
Hamworthy Library, Poole 2009/10 work in progress
Wall Mural - Coniston School, Bristol 2009 work in progress
Ecole d`Humanite, International School, Switzerland 2009/10 work in progress
Gateway Sculpture 2009 Frenchay Hospital Bristol
Waiting room Installation 2009 - Horfield Health Centre, Bristol
Gateway Entrance 2009 - Ashley Down Junior School. Bristol
Fox Gateway Sculpture 2009 Friends of Fox Park. Bristol
Mistral 2008 Camers Estate, Gloucestershire
Tree 2008 Filton Avenue Children`s Centre
Elan 2007, Ivybridge Business Centre, Devon
Resonance 2007 Private Commission for Bitthams Estate, Cornwall
Human Circle 2007 Thurgham Court, Gloucestershire
Together 2007 Ashley Down School, Bristol
Angel#2 2007, Plas Dolguog Hotel, Machynlleth, Wales
Angel 2005, Matara Spiritual Centre, Gloucestershire
Four Arcs 2004, Newark Park National Trust
Recycling 2003 Bristol City Council
Palm 2003 Unilever, International Management Centre, London
Protection 2002, Bristol Botanical Gardens.