Statues - Hither & Thither

 

Description

A giant aluminium and steel sculpture of a kestrel, standing at 2.5m high with a 15ft wingspan atop the highest point between Great Notley and the coast. Each face of the plinth features four metal reliefs showing scenes from nature designed by local schoolchildren.

West: Parakeet - Ant (?) - Ladybug (?) - ?

North: Ladybug - Snail - Fish - Parrot

East: Ladybug - Horse - Spider - Mole Rat (?)

South: Leaves with caterpillars - Owl - Ladybug - ?

It was originally installed in 2000, and has become a much loved symbol of Braintree. Unfortunately the sculpture was stolen in 2007, and the artist made a replica, which was installed in 2008.

Sculptor

• Jonathan Clarke, British sculptor working primarily in sand cast aluminium (Website).

Sources & Information

• Braintree Community Centre, Public Art Directory.
• Braintree and Witham Times, 19 June 2008Great Notley: Bird sculpture returns to roost.

Tags

Location (N 51°51'56" - E 0°30'52")