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

Amanda Wray
‘The Snainx’, 1998
Sharrow Nursery and Infants School
painted cement fondue

Location:
Sharrow Nursery and Infants School, Sitwell Road, Sheffield S7. (A-Z p.98 5D)

Description:
This curious figure; half snail, half sphinx; with a bright orange shell and blue humanoid head and limbs, rests on the grass outside one of the doors into the school. It was based on ideas from the children at the school.

Commission:
Sponsored by the council's Arts for Everyone (A4E) scheme.

Comment:
The work was initiated by the artist.
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