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©David Grebby
Let There Be Light
A new piece of art is set to
light up the marketplace
of Blyth.
T
he people of Blyth celebrated the launch of their
newly renovated marketplace with the unveiling of
Northumberland’s latest piece of permanent public art.
Hyperscope, by Newcastle-based conceptual artist
Simon Watkinson, honours the past, present and future
achievements of Blyth - Northumberland’s largest town.
The 7.5 metre high, stainless steel installation stands proud
as a centrepiece that will greet visitors to Blyth town centre’s
marketplace, which has been renovated at a cost of £3.1m by
Blyth Valley Borough Council (now part of Northumberland
County Council), Northumberland Strategic Partnership,
Northumberland County Council, SENNTRi and One
NorthEast.
The stunning artwork – commissioned by Inspire
Northumberland – intends to impress people in both day
and night-time conditions as Hyperscope uses the latest LED
technology to illuminate the artwork against the night sky.
Hyperscope is part of a series of work situated in North East
England that has seen Simon Watkinson identify how the
heritage of certain areas is ‘beneath our feet’.
The installation aims to symbolise the coastal town’s rich
industrial heritage and forthright regeneration ambitions,
drawing strongly from the legacy of its shipbuilding and coal
mining past, including when the Royal Navy used the Port of
Blyth to dock their submarines during World War II.
“Inspire Northumberland involves artists at the beginning of
the design process to develop innovative projects. In Blyth
we wanted to make a high quality and special space for the
new Market Square and by involving artist Simon Watkinson
as part of the design team we have delivered a stunning light
sculpture which draws meaning from Blyth’s heritage and
celebrates Blyth as a forward looking 21
st
Century town,” said
Wendy Scott of Inspire Northumberland.
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Visit Blyth market place today and celebrate the region’s
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cultural and industrial achievements.
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For further details about the work of Inspire Northumberland please visit ©
www.inspirenorthumberland.co.uk
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