New Floating Sculpture Artwork Proposed For Sheffield & Tinsley Canal

[Meltman]

9 hours ago, Irene Swaine said:

What mistake are you referring to?

Your post #21. You state Sheffield became a city in 1967 which is wrong. 

[SheffieldForum]

Behind the Scenes: Major Contemporary Artwork to be Installed on Sheffield & Tinsley Canal

 

 

With only a few weeks remaining until the installation of a significant contemporary artwork on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal, new images and footage have been released showing the construction of the giant loop-de-loop steel narrowboat artwork.

 

 

This piece, created by British artist Alex Chinneck, known as ‘Art’s Master Illusionist,’ measures 13 metres in length and six metres in height. The artwork, which incorporates traditional canal boat colours and signwriting, celebrates the history of Tinsley, Sheffield’s waterways, and its industrial heritage.

 

 

Alex Chinneck expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s extremely exciting to share the progress of this project which we’ve been working on for several years. This is a collaborative work involving structural engineers, specialist steel fabricators, waterway contractors, professional painters and traditional canal boat signwriters. Without question, this will be my most complex and challenging artwork to date.”

 

 

Positioned between locks 4 and 5 of Sheffield & Tinsley Canal near Meadowhall Shopping Centre, the artwork will be placed away from the navigable channel, allowing it to be viewed from 180 degrees by passing narrowboats and from the towpath.

The project is co-funded by British Land and energy company E.ON, which committed to creating public artwork as part of its redevelopment of the Blackburn Meadows site. The Canal & River Trust, which manages the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal, has welcomed the installation.

 

Sean McGinley, regional director for Yorkshire & North East at Canal & River Trust, commented, “Sheffield, like many cities, is intrinsically shaped by its historic waterways. Still used and operated by boats as they have been for hundreds of years, it’s wonderful to see our nation’s canals, a remarkable national treasure, being celebrated by this contemporary artwork.”

 

The planning application for the artwork was submitted by Alex Chinneck on behalf of the Tinsley Art Project Board, which includes Sheffield City Council, E.ON, British Land, Tinsley Forum, Canal & River Trust, and Yorkshire Water.

 

Graham Whitfield from Tinsley Forum stated, “We are looking forward to seeing Alex’s vision and our ideas becoming a reality. It will be fantastic for the area to have this unusual and playful addition that will help to inspire young and old to have an interest in art, health, and the local waterways.”

 

Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Committee at Sheffield City Council, added, “The designs for this public artwork in Tinsley are bold and ambitious. Not only do they celebrate the history of the area, but they also encourage the discovery and enjoyment of the waterway.”

 

Chris Lovatt, Chief Operating Officer for Energy Infrastructure Solutions at E.ON, concluded, “We committed to funding a public artwork that reflects the industrial past of Sheffield as part of our redevelopment of the Blackburn Meadows site. This is a project that’s been a few years in the making and we can’t wait to see it come to fruition.”

The installation of this remarkable artwork is set for mid-September, marking a significant addition to Sheffield’s cultural and historical landscape.

[SheffieldForum]

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[cressida]

On 14/03/2024 at 18:38, SheffieldForum said:

Why?

 

Not sculptural enough,  clumpy and just plonked there,  now a seahorse or a mermaid = beautiful.

[SheffieldForum]

Loop-the-Loop Canal Boat Sculpture Unveiled to Celebrate Sheffield's Historic Waterways

A unique loop-the-loop canal boat sculpture has been unveiled in Sheffield to honour the city's rich waterways and industrial heritage. Crafted from rolled steel, the full-sized canal boat now takes pride of place along the 200-year-old Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.

A Nod to Tinsley's History

 

The sculpture, named 'The Industry,' is painted in traditional canal boat colours and includes signwriting that references Tinsley’s historical significance.

 

Positioned between locks 4 and 5 of the canal, near Meadowhall Shopping Centre, it promises to become a free, year-round outdoor visitor attraction for the area.

The name 'The Industry' holds historical weight, as it references the first vessel to navigate the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal when it opened in 1819. 

A Collaborative Project

 

The public artwork by Alex Chinneck was co-funded by British Land and energy company E.ON, which committed to creating a public piece as part of its redevelopment of the Blackburn Meadows site. This area is now home to a biomass-fuelled energy park that generates electricity and heating for Sheffield. 

 

 

[Resident]

Shame there wasn't this level of collaboration over the Steel man. 

Steve Medhi and his mrs need investigating. There's millions in donations missing. 

[hackey lad]

1 hour ago, Resident said:

Shame there wasn't this level of collaboration over the Steel man. 

Steve Medhi and his mrs need investigating. There's millions in donations missing.