Family and friends of Manx artist Bryan Kneale say he would be ‘absolutely thrilled’ by the installation of his final piece of sculpture in St John’s.
Mr Kneale, a founding member of the Isle of Man Arts Council and whose works include the Three Legs of Mann outside Ronaldsway airport, died last month at the age of 95.
His artwork ‘Eelips’, which he worked on in the final years of his life, was unveiled in the Tynwald National Park and Arboretum on Saturday (25 October).
It’s said that the sculpture “brings together two- and three-dimensional forms, designed to physically frame the landscape”.
“It creates a portal crossing time and place, a space for contemplation and passage. Natural beauty and human creativity are brought together, with each visitor completing the scene from their own unique viewpoint and imagination.”
Read more about the sculpture and its installation HERE.
“He could imagine it in the Manx landscape, he knew exactly where it was going to go. And he knew the view across the Island, down to Corrin’s Tower. So, he could picture it, even though he’s not with us today.” – Kate Kneale
Bryan’s daughter Kate Kneale was there for the unveiling:
His friend and fellow artist Ian Ritchie says the sculpture represents a part of Bryan himself:
WATCH: The moment ‘Eelips’ is unveiled by Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber:
