Synonymous with the Belfast waterfront, the "Bigfish" was commissioned in 1999 to celebrate the regeneration of the River Lagan. Artist John Kindness needed a clay suitable to create his now iconic vision. At the time no such clay existed to allow John to produce the large architectural pieces required for such a complex installation.

John turned to his old college friend and founder of Scarva Pottery, David in the hope he could help him in developing a clay body that could withstand the rigours of producing such demanding work.