Eelips (Ellipse) Launch Event
Overview
We are delighted to invite you to the launch event for Bryan Kneale MBE's new public sculpture Eelips (Ellipse), to be unveiled at Tynwald National Park and Arboretum on Saturday 25th October 2025.
Following the unveiling, we are excited to be joined by eminent speakers on landscape, culture and sculpture, who will provide insights into Bryan's practice and the importance of public artwork on the Isle of Man and across the UK.
Day Plan
The day will be begin at St John's Methodist Hall at 10am, before walking to Twywald National Park to unveil and view the sculpture.
We will then return to St John's Methodist Hall to hear Sir Christopher Frayling in conversation with Sam Phillips, followed by a catered lunch.
This will be followed by a conversations between Nicola Hicks MBE, Dr Alexandra Hodby and David Mach RA, chaired by Sam Phillips.
The day will end with further conversation and refreshments at Twnwald Hill Inn, a short walk away.
Please find full timings and information in the ageda below.
Tickets
This is a free event. Please select tickets to indicate which parts of the day you would like to attend to help us manage numbers and arrange catering. You are welcome to join us for the whole day, the unveiling only or for selected individual talks.
Access Information
The nearest parking is Tynwald National Park & Arboretum car park on the opposite side of the road. It is free and has disabled parking bays and EV charging. There is limited free on street parking opposite the Hall and also 2 disabled parking bays near the hall (same side of road).
St John's Methodist Hall is step free. Seating and catering for all dietry requirements will be provided. Microphones will be in use by our speakers.
The unveiling of the sculpture takes place outdoors in the Park. The walk to the location will take approximately 15 minutes. Please dress appropriately for the weather, and be aware that the ground underfoot may be muddy if has recently rained. The location of the sculpture is on a small incline.
Supporters and Funders
The Eelips (Ellipse) launch programme is generously supported by a grant from Culture Vannin. Eelips (Ellipse) is funded by Isle of Man Arts Council and the George Frampton Fund, delivered in partnership with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture and Kneale’s family. We are grateful to all that have helped to make this project a reality.
Speakers
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Highlights
- 6 hours
- In person
Location
St John's Methodist Church Hall
St. John's
IM4 3NA St. John's Isle of Man
How do you want to get there?
Meet at St John's Methodist Hall
Gather with tea, coffee and pastries provided, and hear opening works from Bryan's family.
Unveiling of Eelips (Ellipse)
As a group, we will walk from St John's Methodist Hall to the location of Eelips (Ellipse) in Tynwald National Park. The artwork will be formally unveiled, including words read by Bryan's close friend, artist Steven Gregory. We will then return to St John's Methodist Hall.
Sir Christopher Frayling in conversation with Sam Phillips
Eminent cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling will be in conversation with former editor of RA Magazine Sam Phillips, discussing the importance of Bryan's work and the wider legacy of the Kneale brothers, in particular the role the landscape of the Isle of Man played in the development of their practices.
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