<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nigel Shearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assemblage sculpture that brings the souls of discarded pianos back to life. ]]></description><link>https://www.nigelshearing.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:48:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nigelshearing.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[After the Last Note]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s the first in a series of larger, more abstract work. Exploring the constraints of safety through the release of order and symmetry, moving towards something more impulsive, less controlled and free. It feels like new light and new form with courage and trust. The abstract blooms resemble DNA and emerge from long forgotten action parts with new beginnings and vigour. The sculpture contains parts from no less than 11 pianos! It was a lot of fun. I’ve learned a lot and can already feel...]]></description><link>https://www.nigelshearing.com/post/after-the-last-note</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d6692709471a1b71e8601</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:05:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d946_1d64e67bbff146ada07a6efd1f6dbf23~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nigel shearing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lighting!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few more additions made for the Pianodrome. They look pretty good in daylight but come into their own at night!]]></description><link>https://www.nigelshearing.com/post/lighting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d6692709471a1b71e85ff</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:16:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d946_dcff1c43764a4028bda4329cf8e0fc7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nigel shearing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does Your Garden Grow?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is an exciting start to a new series of sculptures around time, energy, flowers and emotions. This one presents 16 flowers for 16 emotions. Some nurtured. Some not. Some blossoming.  Some suppressed. Some overpowering. It aims to prompt a curious moment of self reflection, stirred by tiny mirrors as stamens in all but the least attended. It measures 1.7m high, 0.8m wide and 0.4m deep.]]></description><link>https://www.nigelshearing.com/post/how-does-your-garden-grow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d6692709471a1b71e8606</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:44:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d946_c2b8328ab44f41bd8c5f384f88e76a1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nigel shearing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Hidden Fairytale in Weymouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled in the heart of Weymouth Harbour lies a hidden gem: "A Tiny Exhibition of Piano Curiosities." This unique and creative space is a sanctuary for those who are curious about the joys of connection, love and play through the lost souls of old and forgotten pianos. The tiny exhibition aims to poke these hidden joys with an immersive fairytale scene.  There are life size figurines, larger than life flowers, a bunch of mischeivous messengers, a few pets, a gramaphone and pile of old 78s. If...]]></description><link>https://www.nigelshearing.com/post/a-hidden-fairytale-in-weymouth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d6692709471a1b71e8605</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:59:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d946_c9c589cfbe1545129c08ed30a6e5062f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nigel shearing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Into The Light" The Pianodrome, Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently visited the fabulous and new Pianodrome in Edinburgh for a journey of connection and creative discovery. An amazing venue with pretty amazing people. Built entirely from pianos! I loved it. The reason I went was to meet other creative souls and build a special lighting installation.  The venue offered up a beautiful old Collard &#38; Collard grand piano, albeit by accident! A magnificent Victorian rosewood instrument that had lost its way. After a day of creative mind bending it was...]]></description><link>https://www.nigelshearing.com/post/into-the-light-the-pianodrome-edinburgh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d6692709471a1b71e8600</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:29:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d946_502ec510d34145cd9d900afb0083e4ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_750,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nigel shearing</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>