Pirate Ship - Saltaire, UK
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N 53° 50.365 W 001° 47.347
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This is sculpture two in the Aire Sculpture Trail.
Waymark Code: WMQ548
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/21/2015
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 Pirate Ship
This particular sculpture is a green pirate ship sitting on top of a thin blue wavy line representing the water. There are a few child like figures on the boat, including one walking the plank, another in the crows nest and one steering the ship.
The sculpture is affixed to the side of a wall on the tow path next to the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
Title of Piece: Pirate Ship
Artist: Mick Kirkby Geddes
Material/Media: Metal
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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