Hirst Home Zone
Inspire aims to improve the quality of the built environment across South East Northumberland through the involvement of artists and good design. The project is a partnership of South East Northumberland Regeneration Initiative, Wansbeck District Council, Blyth Valley Borough Council, Northumberland County Council and Groundwork Northumberland. Launched in 2003 Inspire is making a significant contribution to the rebirth of the area.
Commissioned through Inspire as part of the Hirst Community Home Zone initiative, Andrew Small’s sculptures are a 50:1 scale representation of the mine shafts and seams at the nearby former Ashington and Woodhorn collieries. The sculptures stand on polished black granite bases. Reflected in the granite, they create the impression of looking down from the top of the mineshaft.
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Image courtesy of Rob Twaddle
Programme
Inspire Northumberland
Artist(s)
Andrew Small.
Client
Wansbeck District Council
Location
Ashington
Project Management
Inspire
Completion Date
2005
