Over the past couple of years, Amy has been adding signwriting, lining and decorative elements to this new-build fairground organ. Working from archival and old photographs of fairground organs, prosceniums and rides, and working directly in collaboration with the owners, Amy has ensured the work completed exudes an authentic and traditional aesthetic.
The signwriting and lining work undertaken is predominantly on the front drop-down panels: ‘The Diving Dolphins’ is a homage to an Anderton & Rowland ride from the 1930s and the lettering style and colours used are inspired by this. Drawn up on the spot and painted by hand, this large-scale gold colour lettering, with a blended green and white block shadow, and a black drop shadow, intends to transport you to bygone days on West Country fairgrounds.
“First and foremost Amy is a pleasure to work with, she turns up on time, and does a full days work.
The lining and decoration which she has carried out for us on the organ has been stunning, and totaly
in keeping with the time period being portrayed.
A true artist.”
The decorative work is completed on the panels framing the mechanics of the fairground organ. In this instance, old patterns from organ prosceniums were the inspiration: the mirrored design uses gold colour, a blend of ochre and raw sienna, and a light grey drop shadow. Two Cornish shields have latterly been added as a homage to the county that the fairground organ has been built in.
This work offered a truly unique opportunity to be a part of this fairground organ build and Amy is delighted to have been a part of it.
