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From The Knees Of My Nose To The Belly Of My Toes

WW Martin is very proud to be a part of this very ambitious art piece. Alex Chinneck had begun his journey with this project with the idea of the front wall of a four storey house peeling away from the main structure.

Thanet District Council gave Alex the permission to use an empty property in Godwin Road, Cliftonville, Kent. The project represents a unique collaboration between UK Industry and British sculpture. The beginning of construction follows a twelve-month campaign undertaken by the artist to realise his self-initiated £100,000 project, which has been made possible by ten companies who have donated materials, manufacturing capabilities and professional services required to build the sliding facade.

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"I am extremely grateful for the support and generosity WW Martin have extended to me throughout this project. Where most companies would avoid the challenges this artwork presented, Martins embraced and overcome them. I would particularly like to thank Chris Walker for his immediate belief and continued commitment to the project. Without his passion and professionalism this project would have struggled to exist." Alex Chinneck.

Other Sponsors and supporters of this project were: The Arts Council England, Margate Arts Creativity Heritage, Thanet District Council, The Brick Development Association (BDA), BDA's Brick Manufacturer Member, Smith and Wallwork Engineers, Norboard, Marcolux, Urban Surface Protection, Jewson, RJ Fixings, Resort Studios, Cook Fabrications and All Access Scaffolding.

To see more of Alex's work, please take a look at his website Alex ChinneckÂ