Public Art Research Archive, Sheffield Hallam University
PUBLIC ART IN SHEFFIELD

Chris Campbell
Fruit and Vegetable Plaques, 1998-9
Meadowhead
brass

Location:
Safeways Supermarket, Meadowhead, Sheffield S8 (A-Z p.110 6D)

Description:
14 plaques set in the sides of the paved pedestrian walkway leading out into the carpark of the supermarket from the main entrance.
Each plaque shows, in relief, a slightly stylised cross-section of a vegetable or fruit. The plaques are all 20 cm square.

Commission:
Safeways plc

Comment:
Not immediately obvious, although a shopper with head bowed down by the weight of shopping bags or trolley may be ideally positioned to notice them. The plaques are curiously reminiscent of woodcuts. For a good look at the plaques pour water over them, or wait until after rain.
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