This Yorkshire city has become a destination for art lovers - and now it has its own sculpture trail
love god’ has been inspired by the painting of Charles Waterton and the Cayman, the love story of his mother and father and his own connections with the city.
Coun Jo Hepworth, Wakefield Council’s Deputy Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport, said: “Wakefield-born Jason provides an inspirational figure to other local artists, achieving international acclaim and is now set to be honoured with a permanent piece in his home city. We’re delighted to have Jason on board to bring his unique sculpture to Wakefield as part of our exciting new sculpture trail.
“I am proud to be an artist with a disability, from a working-class background, to be chosen for this prestigious and high-profile commission.“The work is breaking boundaries, not only thematically, but because it will be fully interactive, with an animated film being made, a poem by the renowned poet, Ian McMillan, and lots of incredible augmented reality experiences."
The individual and inspiring artworks will reflect the district’s fascinating heritage and will be proudly displayed at key points across the city, including Wakefield Westgate, Wakefield One, Cathedral precinct, The Springs and West Yorkshire History Centre.Starting at Wakefield Westgate train station and culminating at The Hepworth Wakefield, the trail will provide an opportunity to experience and engage with world-class contemporary art, in the UK’s capital of sculpture.
The other artists who have created the sculptures are Halima Cassell, Andy Holden, Ro Robertson and Annie Morris.
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