In the Union Street
April 3rd, 2008
posted by Cptn
Something exciting’s happening in Torquay, so hats off to all involved.
Artist David Harbott has been trawling The Bay to come up with images that best represent the beauty and history of the area. The latest piece of work, to be unveiled on Saturday at 3pm (as if it needs unveiling), is a wall mounted Torquay Harbour scene – it’s on Union Street, if you fancy popping along to see it in person.
“This is what the artist says about the work: “I set out to make a picture on a grand scale that at the same time remains personal.
“It may seem obvious to choose to depict the harbour but for over a century artists have used the view from Wallis Hill to create pictures in order to earn a living. They needed to sell their work, so they made pictures that people would buy. My representation of this glorious view has been made to celebrate Torbay and its beauty. In the foreground are Abbey Gardens, which have featured in many postcards. They have a strong visual presence and together with Princess Gardens have a firm place in peoples’ hearts.
“To the left and right are the pines, beech trees, orchards and hills that rim the bay and
complete the picture’s composition.”The project, which includes work on Brixham Harbour, Molly Malones at Paignton Harbour, Beacon Cove, Ansteys cover and Watcombe Bay, Marine Spar and Abbey Sands, has been ongoing since late last year.
The project, was commissioned by Torbay Council, but funded by Sainsbury’s, with support from Isca Scaffold and SPC Joinery.
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1. PRSD | April 5th, 2008 at 10:19 am
We got this through from Anna:
The Window on the Bay project has been an exciting one from start to finish, and while much of it has been a great learning curve for all involved, the end result has exceeded all that we had hoped it could achieve.
This was David’s first public art project on this scale and he has done a tremendous job - he should be very proud of how the space now comes to life.
I am always amazed when I look at how the area was just a few months ago - a very grey, drab corner right in the heart of the town centre - now it is the complete opposite! It reminds us how lucky we are to have the environment we do, it’s something we often take for granted - we spend so much time with day-to-day life, sometimes it’s just good to be reminded of what’s on our doorstep.
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