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BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Weymouth crocs sand artist 'wants to put joy into the world'
A man who creates intricate sand sculptures on beaches has said he does it to "put a little bit of joy into the world".Mark Lewis' latest creation was a giant pair of crocs that he made on Weymouth Beach whilst on holiday in part-time church minister, who lives in York, was invited to sculpt something at SandWorld Weymouth after images of the shoes circulated on social media."There's all sorts of horrible things happening in the world so if I can put a little bit of joy into the world or put a smile on somebody's face, then it feels like a good thing to do," he said. Mr Lewis said his passion for sand art grew out of building sandcastles on the beach when his sons were little."Probably around 2010, we just started getting a bit more ambitions with what we wanted to do," he said."It just sort of grew and grew, and turned into quite a major hobby and side hustle."Since then, the 57-year-old has created countless sand sculptures, including dragons, mermaid tails, Spongebob Squarepants and a giant ice cream said he practised in a sandpit in his garden, or on the beach in Scarborough. 'Super focussed' He begins the process by stacking up the sand, enclosed in a ring of plastic sheeting, and then pouring seawater on top and packs it then begins carving, using a range of DIY equipment including palette knives and homemade tools, with the entire process taking about seven said he enjoyed the physical exercise it brought as well as the headspace the carving put him in."You get into this flow where you're super focussed on what you're doing and I just find that headspace very relaxing," he said."I'm away from everything else that I've got to worry about in my life." He said part of the reason he created the crocs was because he wanted to make something members of the public could interact with."I think that's the reason they did so well," he the same reason, he created a mermaid tail at SandWorld said as long as he took photos of what he had created, he did not mind what happened to his sculptures after he leaving a beach."You're creating ephemeral art - it's a temporary medium," he said."You really can't be bothered about what's going to happen to it afterwards." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's Happening: Atlantis Rising
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Atlantis Rising is back with a new location! The sand sculpture competition features 10 artists from all over the world competing for a cash prize. This year, the three-day festival will be held at Ninigret Park featuring photo opps, food, vendors, live music, activities for the kids including sand sculpting lessons, and of course your chance to vote for your favorite creation. In the video above, Ashley Erling gets a preview of the event! Each weekend, Ashley brings you around Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts for a look at what's happening as part of our all-new, expanded 12 News This Morning. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Race Against the Tide judging line-up revealed as filming begins
Filming has kicked off for the brand-new competitive series Race Against the Tide, a high-stakes sand sculpture competition set against the stunning backdrop of West Sands Beach in St Andrews. While BAFTA winning comedian and host Iain Stirling keeps a watchful eye on the ever-nearing tide, seven talented teams of amateurs and professionals battle it out in a high stakes contest to create spectacular sand sculptures that wow the expert judges. Artist Sadie Clayton and sand sculptor Jamie Wardley will be judging their efforts, choosing a winning sculpture before it is swept away by the tide. Each episode, a team will be leaving the beach and only one will emerge triumphant and be crowned Race Against the Tide champions. Iain Stirling says: 'It's very rare I get to spend a day on a sunny beach and it's even rarer when that beach is in Scotland, so I am absolutely buzzing to be in St Andrews to kick off filming for Race Against the Tide. When else do you get a chance to combine crazy impressive sand art and the ever-looming threat of the tide washing it away?' Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events, says: 'We're delighted to be partnering with Tern and BBC Scotland to bring this feel-good competition to audiences right across the UK. Whether you live near a beach or simply take the kids to the sand pit at the local park, the epic sand sculptures in this series are sure to inspire families everywhere to get out in nature and give it a go.' Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning, BBC Scotland, says: 'Against a background of a stunning Scottish seascape, this series will make a splash. Viewers will lap up the combination of artistry, jeopardy and fun - and Iain is the ideal host to steer the sand sculptors and audience through the show's twists and turns.' Harry Bell, Executive Producer, Tern, says: 'We're pioneering the green reality show. As a Scottish company, it's extra special to be celebrating these extraordinary works of art on the stunning sands of St Andrews. It's about creating a TV splash of epic proportions!' Meet the Judges Sadie Clayton Originally from West Yorkshire, Sadie is a celebrated sculptor who has created pieces all over the world – her art has been showcased at Tate Britain, Tate Modern, The Ivy Granary Brasserie and Cambridge Museum to name a few. Dubbed 'The Queen of Copper' for her renowned copper sculptures, Sadie is no stranger to unusual mediums and some of her recent installations even use AI, augmented reality, holograms and robotics. A Course Director at the London College of Contemporary Arts, Sadie is passionate about creative education and hopes the show will inspire audiences artistically. As a judge, Sadie is hoping for some refreshing new takes on sand sculpting and is looking to see compelling stories come alive through sand. 'I am dead excited for this show! I cannot wait to see the contestant's unexpected perspectives and innovative ideas. As a sculptor, a creative educator and a new mama whose little one loves the seaside, I am so excited to have these three worlds collide on camera in my happy place, the beach.' Jamie Wardley Bradford-born Jamie is a revered sand sculptor who founded sculpting company Sand in Your Eye almost 20 years ago. An environmental science graduate from Bournemouth University, sustainability and climate consciousness are at the heart of everything Jamie creates. He first discovered the craft after meeting Norwegian sand sculptor Daneel Foyer who trained him in sand sculpture in the fjords of Norway, giving him an artistic way to channel his passion for environmental protection. An expert in his craft, Jamie and his team have created sculptures and installations across the UK for organisations including Aardman and the Imperial War Museum. As a judge, Jamie is looking for technical prowess that truly wows him – this may be impressive heights or mind-boggling architecture. 'I am so excited to be a part of this show. It is going to be brilliant to see sand sculpture showcased on our shores in such a wonderful part of the world, St Andrews. The professional contestants are some of the world's best and I want to see them work with the amateurs to make stuff that is absolutely mind blowing. Sand sculpting is a real feat of skill and engineering. I want audiences to look at it and think 'How is that possibly made on the beach?'' Race Against the Tide, a six-part series for BBC Two, BBC Scotland and iPlayer, is made by Tern, a Zinc Media Company. The series is Executive Produced by Harry Bell and David Marshall, with Angela Smith as Production Executive and Diane Dunbar as Head of Production. It was commissioned by Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events and Louise Thornton, Head of Multiplatform Commissioning, BBC Scotland, and Steve Allen, Commissioning Executive, BBC Scotland. The format was created and originally produced by Blue Ant Studios, which also oversees global distribution for the format and all versions of the series. MG
