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Ian Randall
2006

Description

Six-metre tall bronze and stainless steel sculpture of three giant barley corns transforming into the prows of a boat, moored permanently to the floor. Scattered around are pearls of barley. The barley refers to Leeds' brewing heritage and the redevelopment of Brewery Wharf.

Artist

Ian Randall (c. 1966), British sculptor from Leeds.

Sources & Information

Leeds-List, Waterfront Art-Trail.
Leeds Art Gallery Online, Steeped Vessels.
Yorkshire Evening Post, When the boats come in ... a giant sculpture goes up.

Location (N 53°47'37" - W 1°32'15") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbyh136; Photograph: 28 July 2019
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