Bird - Saltaire, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 50.352 W 001° 46.866
30U E 580204 N 5966320
This is sculpture eight in the Aire Sculpture Trail.
Waymark Code: WMQ5QD
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/25/2015
Views: 2
The trail consists of 15 sculptures along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. A couple of information boards along the route have the following information.
The project is a collaboration between CBMDC Dept of Regeneration and Culture, Newmason Properties Ltd; Canals & River Trust, Hive Community Arts Organisation and Wycliffe Primary School.
The trail is an integral part of improving the use of the footpath alongside the river Aire between Baildon Bridge and Saltaire.
This exciting development has been created for the benefit of residents and visitors to Saltaire and Shipley. It adds a visitor attraction to the area and encourages the use of this footpath link.
"The Aire sculpture trail was officially opened on the 25th of May 2013 by Andrew Mason, Managing Director of Newmason Properties Ltd."
Hive commisioned metal sculptor Mick Kirkby Geddes to work with students from Wycliffe Primary School.
Under Micks supervision the children prepared drawings and then made their own sculptures inspired by their thoughts and feeling for this area.
Holmfirth based artist Mick has been a professional sculptor since leaving Leeds Polytechnic with a degree in Fine Art in 1988. He makes sculptures for indoor and outdoor spaces and exhibits his work in galleries, and works regularly with local schools."
The bird
This particular sculpture is of a bird standing on a post at the side of the public footpath next to the River Aire.
The bird has webbed feet, appropriate for a bird that lives next to water.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Bird
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Mick Kirkby Geddes
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 25th May 2013
Materials used: Metal
Location: Not listed
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