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

Gillian Brent
two benches, 2000
Norfolk Park
painted steel and oak
Location:
On level ground in front of the Memorial Arch near the St Aidan's Road entrance to Norfolk Park. (A-Z p.99 5H)

Description:
Two oak planks are laid on top of three legs. These are made from forged and bent pieces of steel which have then been painted deep purple.

Commission:
Sheffield Children' Festival 1999

Comment:
The artist said that "The themes for the bench were the history and wildlife of the park." 1

References:
1 : Letter from Gillian Brent


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