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The Commonwealth - Here and Now

Commissioned to mark the hosting of the Commonwealth Games 2022. Inspired by a fairground waltzer made of galvanised steel and bright plastic wood-effect slats. The bench is playful and welcoming, large enough for groups to admire the lake view.

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Hands and Minds Speak
Carved from Cornish Granite, installed as part of a programme by Birmingham City Council for contemporary artists to create public art for heritage restorations in city parks. Controversial since installation; shrouded by dense overgrowth until 2021.
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Handsworth Park
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Veranda Stories - PYRAMID TOWER
Artists worked with women participants to explore their journeys. Mandalas the women made were adapted to produce the designs for the tower, which has a meditative quality to it when beneath and viewing the sky through patterns in the roof of the pyramid.
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Roots & Branches - Four Corners Sculpture
Mimics the natural oak branches form, carved and shaped to fit with forged, fabricated steel. Four tree forms with extended roots on the ground which can be used as seats. The inner area provides a meeting point with paths leading in and out.