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Art vs. Demolition: Grimsby's Sculptures Face Uncertain Future
5 Jan
Summary
- Civic society campaigns to save Harold Gosney concrete reliefs.
- Digital 3D scans created, but activists deem them insufficient.
- Council cites structural integration and removal difficulties.
The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society is actively campaigning to preserve concrete artworks created by renowned sculptor Harold Gosney. Despite efforts to digitally capture the pieces using 3D scanning last March, the society insists these digital replicas are inadequate substitutes for the original artworks, expressing concern over their potential disposal.
Members of the civic society are not optimistic about a genuine effort to save the sculptures. They highlight Harold Gosney's national recognition while lamenting the perceived disregard for his work in Grimsby, the area with which he is associated. This sentiment underscores a broader debate about heritage preservation versus development.
The local council has stated that the panels were cast in situ and are structurally integrated with the car park. A meeting last year confirmed these difficulties. While demolition is expected to take 12 weeks, contractors will explore whether any of the original artwork can be saved once work commences.
