Making The Wire Figure By David MacIlwaine

David MacIlwaine is the artist responsible for the iconic “Wire Man” sculpture used in the artwork of David Gilmour’s 2006 album On An Island. It also features on Gilmour’s website in an animated form. David the artist has kindly shared with NPF Magazine how the sculpture and use of it in Gilmour’s 3rd solo album came about. David has also shared some of his other “Wire People” with us! ————————————————– Above: Photo of original “Wire Man” Sculpture by David MacIlwaine standing 20cm tall. Below: edited image used on Gilmour’s album. The origin of the wire figure used on the cover and CD of ‘On an Island’ goes like this: About two years ago David invited me to a performance he gave at the South Bank, I’m afraid I’ve forgotten the exact date and the title. I was completely mesmerised by David’s playing and by the extraordinary contained intensity of his...