Public Art - Case Studies

Public Art at Neith Art & Sculpture

At Neith Art & Sculpture, we believe public art should inspire, connect, and endure. Since 2015, we have been delivering high-impact, site-specific artworks across the UK — from community parks and historic estates to new residential developments.

Our projects stand apart through a unique combination of deep community engagement, creative ambition, exceptional craftsmanship, and technical precision. We understand that public art is a complex process — it requires vision, but also careful project management, robust materials, safety compliance, and skilled collaboration. Our experience allows us to deliver projects that are as practical as they are beautiful.

Our Approach

Community at the Core

Every Neith Art & Sculpture project is built through genuine dialogue with the community. We design and deliver tailored engagement programmes, including:

• Interactive creative workshops for schools, community groups, and residents.
• Nature walks, storytelling sessions, and hands-on sculpture activities to build local inspiration.
• Co-design opportunities, ensuring participants contribute ideas, sketches, and themes that shape the final work.

This process creates artworks that people feel proud of — sculptures rooted in local identity, culture, and landscape.

Creativity and Craftswomanship

Our creativity is fuelled by nature, history, and storytelling. We use flowing organic forms, tactile textures, and bold, emotive shapes to spark curiosity and conversation. Every artwork is designed not just to be seen, but to be touched, explored, and loved.

Technically, we work to the highest standards:

• Expert in working with sustainably sourced UK-grown timber.
• Skilled in large-scale carving, structural design, and site-specific installation.
• Committed to sustainable and low-impact building methods.
• Experienced in navigating planning requirements, site safety, and stakeholder collaboration.

Reliable, Professional Delivery

We manage every stage of the project lifecycle — from concept to installation. Our clients can trust us to:

• Deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Coordinate with contractors, planners, and local authorities.
• Complete thorough risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Build artworks designed for longevity and minimal maintenance.

We create work that stands the test of time — physically, culturally, and socially.

Selected Case Studies

Ty Mawr Country Park, Wrexham

Our first major public commission shaped our signature approach. Selected through competitive interview, we were tasked with enriching Ty Mawr Country Park through sculpture and wayfinding features.

Rob developed an extensive community engagement programme involving three local schools and a community art group. Together, over 110 participants explored the park through creative workshops, producing sketches and sculptures that fed directly into the design process.

On site, we hand-carved 15 pieces — sculptures, benches, and trail markers — using sustainably sourced, storm-felled timber. We integrated natural forms like willow and river stones to ground the work in the park’s landscape. Throughout the on-site working process, visitors were welcomed to observe and ask questions, deepening local connection to the project.

Delivered on budget and on schedule, the sculptures have become much-loved features of the park, enhancing access and visitor engagement.

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Macbeth Sculpture Trail, Glamis Castle

Commissioned to develop a major new visitor attraction for the grounds of Glamis Castle, we designed a Macbeth-inspired sculpture trail through the estate’s historic Pinetum.

Working with estate managers and tourism consultants, we balanced bold creative vision with practical needs: designing sculptures that evoked Shakespeare’s themes of ambition and inner conflict, while ensuring structural stability, weather resilience, and ease of maintenance.

We carved each piece on-site using timber felled from the estate itself, maintaining a strong environmental ethos. A complementary schools engagement programme inspired local pupils to create their own interpretations of Macbeth, displayed alongside the trail.

The project exceeded expectations, with visitor numbers increasing by over 50%, international media attention, and glowing feedback from the client.

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"As Poor As A Stockinger" – Ruddington, Nottingham

Commissioned by Stonewater Ltd, this project celebrated Ruddington’s rich Framework Knitting heritage through a sculptural installation rooted in community collaboration.

We launched the project with creative workshops at St Peter’s CofE Junior School, where pupils explored the life of 19th-century stockingers through storytelling, drawing, and imaginative play. The workshops fostered emotional engagement and brought forward vibrant local ideas — including a tribute to Wilbur, the village’s beloved cat.

Drawing on this input, we designed a sculptural seating area featuring:

• Six hand-carved timber benches, engraved with an original poem giving voice to the stockingers’ experiences.
• A seated stockinger figure, carved life-size to invite interaction and reflection.
• A playful cat sculpture, perched among the benches, connecting history with a sense of local character.

Technically, the project demanded careful planning: using sustainably sourced Sequoia timber, reinforced with hidden steel fixings to ensure durability. The installation process required bespoke groundworks to secure each piece safely in challenging soil conditions.

The result is a beautiful, robust, and meaningful public artwork that invites reflection, interaction, and pride in Ruddington’s heritage. By blending historical storytelling, playful creativity, and technical expertise, we created a place for connection as well as commemoration.

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Why Work With Neith Art & Sculpture?

• Community-Led Design: We place people at the heart of the creative process, ensuring artworks are locally meaningful.
• Uncompromising Quality: Every detail matters — from the strength of the foundations to the sweep of a carving.
• Creative Excellence: We bring fresh ideas, bold aesthetics, and storytelling to every space we work in.
• Technical Expertise: We navigate the complexities of public art delivery with professionalism and experience.
• Sustainability First: We work responsibly, using local materials and environmentally conscious methods.

We don't just install sculptures — we create living landmarks that inspire pride, ownership, and lasting change.

Find out about how we approach our Community Engagement here https://www.neithartandsculpture.co.uk/blog/how-we-engage-communities

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