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

Mike Johnson
'Food and Drink', 1998
Bar Centro, Backfields
bronze

Location:
The bases of 2 outside tables, Bar Centro, Backfields, off Cambridge Street, S1 (A-Z p.4 4D)

Description:
Bronze casts around a plinth into which the table leg goes. Each piece is 90 cm in diameter and weighs 100 kg.

Commission:
Vaux Breweries. 2 artists were invited to suggest a design for something to be sited outside which would be durable.

Artist's Comment:
"These works fit into a contemporary design situation ... simple and cost effective, probably short-lived. I wanted to make something rich in detail and attract attention to detail." [1]

References: [1] Letter from artist. 24th February 2000



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