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

not known
abstract relief, date not known
Loxley Centre, Myers Grove Lane
concrete with mirrored glass, stainless steel sections and granite pebbles

Location:
On the exterior wall to the left of the main entrance to the Loxley Centre, Myers Grove Lane, Sheffield S6. This is part of Sheffield College. (A-Z p5 4F)

Description:
Abstract structure attached to the brick wall; composed of circular forms and vertical struts. One of the circular forms is inset with cut steel pipe; some of the struts are made of stainless steel, separated by channels inset with glass strips. A separate circular shape inset with small granite pebbles is to the bottom left.
Maximum dimensions: 300 cm high x 335cm wide x 21cm deep.

Commission:
not known

Comment:
The form of this piece may reflect the College's original role which was to teach Engineering. Stylistically this piece belongs to the 1960's or early 1970's.
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