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Newton Aycliffe
Durham, County
North East England

St Andrew's Way / A 167

In Our Image

Joseph Hillier
2009

Description

16 metre / 53 feet tall welded steel grid representing a human head, with five laser-cut figures working and climbing on the grid.

The sculpture celebrates the North East's industrial heritage.

The sculptor said about this work:

We wanted to make something which celebrated the work which goes on in Newton Aycliffe every day. This is a working town, people here make stuff. I'm a sculptor, I make stuff, we have that in common. My aim has always been to create a sculpture, which is a beautiful and poignant reflection of the relationship between humanity, technology and matter. I also hope the work will find a lasting home amongst the people of Newton Aycliffe and that they enjoy their new sculpture for years to come.

Sculptor

Joseph Hillier (Cornwall 1974), British sculptor of Newcastle (Website).

Sources & Information

BBC News, 2 June 2009, Giant head celebrates town's work.
Matthew Jarratt, I See Public Artwork County Durham 1973-2009 (PDF on-line).

Locatie (N 54°35'23" - W 1°33'49") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbne009; Photograph: 29 July 2019
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