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Surrey Art Installation Finds New Home After Controversy
29 Sep
Summary
- Controversial art installation 'A Hand's Turn' has been relocated.
- The £19,500 sculptures faced vandalism and safety concerns.
- The artist renovated the 8ft tall metal cones for their new setting.
A public art installation in Surrey, aptly named 'A Hand's Turn,' has found a new home after facing significant controversy at its previous location. The collection of 20 large metal cones, first unveiled in 2023, was initially criticized as an eyesore on Farnham's Riverside Walk.
These sculptures, with a total cost of £19,500, also became a target for vandals and posed safety risks due to excessive heat during summer months. Artist Natalie Bradwell expressed gratitude that the cones are receiving a second chance at their new site.
The installation has now been relocated to a sculpture garden on the campus of the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in the same town. Bradwell, along with co-creator Livia Spinolo, has undertaken renovations on the cones, which stand up to 8ft tall. They have restored the weathered metal to its original golden sheen, even repairing dents by climbing inside and hammering them out.
