Mytilus Edulis - Lucky 8 - Conwy, Wales
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 53° 16.855 W 003° 49.547
30U E 444942 N 5903839
A Kilkenny limestone figurative sculpture of blue mussels 'Mytilus Edulis' by Graeme Mitcheson. The anchor point for this Lucky 8, all within 0.1 miles, scoring a Tally of 16. Located at Lower Gate Street, Conwy Quay, North Wales.
Waymark Code: WMPHYW
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/04/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 5

A polished Kilkenny limestone sculpture by Graeme Mitcheson, standing approx, eight feet high. The sculpture features a cluster of blue mussels called Mytilus Edulis. Located the harbour quay in Conwy, Gwynedd, North Wales.

From the Sculptors Web site:
"Graeme Mitcheson has been creating stone sculpture since graduating from Loughborough College of Art in 1995. He undertakes a wide variety of work including major public art sculpture, smaller private commissions, memorials and lettercutting work. Graeme has work sited in the public realm all over the UK including sculptures in Belfast, Northumberland, North and South wales. Graeme also runs stone carving courses and workshops in schools. Images of Graeme's work can be found in the gallery while details of Graeme's current projects as well as upcoming dates for stone carving courses and exhibitions can be found on his blog." Text Source: (visit link)

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