STAIRWAY ARTWORK LATEST ADDITION TO PUBLIC COLLECTION
The final piece of Middlesbrough’s vibrant public art collection has been unveiled on the outside of the town’s Cleveland Centre.
The striking Car Park Stairway by local artist Emma Bennett on Grange Road echoes the form of the nearby external concrete stairway that leads to the Centre’s rooftop car park.
The work mirrors the stairway against a bold selection of colours and patterns to create a dynamic and eye-catching image.
Middlesbrough-based Emma is inspired by local modernist and post-war architecture and its connection to local social memory.
Her work investigates and explores the use of colour, pattern and place in the interpretation of such iconic and recognisable Middlesbrough sights.
Car Park Stairway is her second work to be on display as part of the original commission delivered by Navigator North, in partnership with Middlesbrough Council.
Broadcasting House Reimagined can be seen in Brentnall Street.
Emma said: “I really believe art should be viewed by everybody, in public places like community centres and libraries and not just kept in galleries and museums.
“It’s something that we all should have access to - it can make you think, give you inspiration or cheer you up.
“Some of the buildings in the town centre are now quite old and may get overlooked, so I’ve looked at their form and design and brought my own colours and patterns to them, creating a reimagined view of the building.
“It’s asking people to take a little bit of time to take a fresh look at the structures and buildings around them, especially in the town centre.”
The other pieces that make up the public art collection can be seen throughout Middlesbrough, including the now permanent addition of Beating Heart by Stuart Langley that has recently made a welcome return to Church House.
Stephen Hill, Executive member for Culture & Communities, said: “We are delighted to see the final piece of the Middlesbrough Public Art collection be on display.
“The artworks have proved to be a real talking point and have been quite literally taken to heart by Middlesbrough people, as the love for Boro’s Beating Heart clearly shows.
“We hope everyone enjoys the pieces now that the full collection can be seen.”
James Lowther, Co-Director of Navigator North, said: “We’re so passionate about Middlesbrough’s art scene and it’s fantastic to see the whole collection on display.
“Our mission and ambition is that art truly can be for everyone, and the enjoyment and excitement that has been generated by this collection has been amazing to see.
“The completion of this collection is hugely satisfying and we’re excited to bring even more art and inspiring exhibitions for people in Middlesbrough to enjoy.”
Media information from Middlesbrough Council
Press and Public Relations Office
The final piece of Middlesbrough’s vibrant public art collection has been unveiled on the outside of the town’s Cleveland Centre.
The striking Car Park Stairway by local artist Emma Bennett on Grange Road echoes the form of the nearby external concrete stairway that leads to the Centre’s rooftop car park.
The work mirrors the stairway against a bold selection of colours and patterns to create a dynamic and eye-catching image.
Middlesbrough-based Emma is inspired by local modernist and post-war architecture and its connection to local social memory.
Her work investigates and explores the use of colour, pattern and place in the interpretation of such iconic and recognisable Middlesbrough sights.
Car Park Stairway is her second work to be on display as part of the original commission delivered by Navigator North, in partnership with Middlesbrough Council.
Broadcasting House Reimagined can be seen in Brentnall Street.
Emma said: “I really believe art should be viewed by everybody, in public places like community centres and libraries and not just kept in galleries and museums.
“It’s something that we all should have access to - it can make you think, give you inspiration or cheer you up.
“Some of the buildings in the town centre are now quite old and may get overlooked, so I’ve looked at their form and design and brought my own colours and patterns to them, creating a reimagined view of the building.
“It’s asking people to take a little bit of time to take a fresh look at the structures and buildings around them, especially in the town centre.”
The other pieces that make up the public art collection can be seen throughout Middlesbrough, including the now permanent addition of Beating Heart by Stuart Langley that has recently made a welcome return to Church House.
Stephen Hill, Executive member for Culture & Communities, said: “We are delighted to see the final piece of the Middlesbrough Public Art collection be on display.
“The artworks have proved to be a real talking point and have been quite literally taken to heart by Middlesbrough people, as the love for Boro’s Beating Heart clearly shows.
“We hope everyone enjoys the pieces now that the full collection can be seen.”
James Lowther, Co-Director of Navigator North, said: “We’re so passionate about Middlesbrough’s art scene and it’s fantastic to see the whole collection on display.
“Our mission and ambition is that art truly can be for everyone, and the enjoyment and excitement that has been generated by this collection has been amazing to see.
“The completion of this collection is hugely satisfying and we’re excited to bring even more art and inspiring exhibitions for people in Middlesbrough to enjoy.”
Media information from Middlesbrough Council
Press and Public Relations Office