Art in the Market: Objects of Beauty
In celebration of the Grainger Market’s multi-million pound refurbishment Newcastle City Council supported a programme of five temporary artworks and one permanent art piece to be installed within the venue.
Inspired by the unique building and atmosphere of the market, which was an integral part of the nineteenth century Grainger Town development, they were commissioned to add a new dimension to the public art in the city.
The permanent artwork 'Objects of Beauty' was unveiled in the unusual setting between a ladies toilet and a hairdressers. Small tools used in everyday beauty routines, including tweezers, eyelash curlers and scissors are set into perspex block and backlit to create a rosy glow.
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Artist(s)
Gilly Rodgers.
Client
Newcastle City Council
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Project Management
Newcastle City Council
Completion Date
2004
