Detail View: SHIMMER: Boundary Walk Artworks - Compass Points
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Title:
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Boundary Walk Artworks - Compass Points
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Creation Date:
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2001
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Dimensions:
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200 cm diameter
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Image Date:
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2008
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Period:
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21st century
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Location:
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Royston, South Yorkshire
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Material:
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cast iron, concrete and brick
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Display Creator:
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MAYNE, David
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Image ID:
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b005c
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Description:
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Compass Points Waymarker - detail. Location: Royston and Carlton Boundary Walk. Description: A compass cast in iron. Originally set into the floor of the boundary walk it was later lifted into a raised circle surrounded by brick. There are eight points to the compass radiating from a central circle. Each point contains images of local historical and geographic interest which were developed working with students of Royston Secondary School. Text in the centre circle identifies areas indicated by each compass point. Inscriptions: In the centre of the compass with the words arranged in a square: ROYSTON / CARLTON / BOUNDARY / WALK Around the central rim of the compass with the words facing inwards: FELKIRK / CHURCH / 12TH CENTURY RABBIT / INGS CARLTON / MARSH / 1977 St JOHN'S / CARLTON / 1878 St JOHN'S / ROYSTON / 15TH CENTURY THE / GROVE / 1909 BARNSLEY / CANAL / 1793 - 1953 MONKTON / COLLIERY / 1875 Commission: "commissioned by someone from Planning Section of Barnsley MBC…. A shortlist of artists was drawn up. The artist was interviewed for this commission…. There was an inaugural walk for the sculptures in general but no formal opening of specific pieces." [1] The boundary walk was officially opened in the summer of 2002. David Mayne made a total of 3 artworks: 'Compass Points' in Royston itself, 'Bear Cave Marker' near the Canal north of Royston, and 'Heron' on the edge of Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve. "Rachel Hepston from Planning Section of Barnsley MBC helped them draw up a shortlist, interviewed artists, David Mayne chosen. Initial funding for the boundary walk included funding for artworks and came from European Community." [2] Comment: Royston & Carlton Community Partnership have published a booklet on the Boundary Walk. References: [1] Interview with the artist on 25/02/2003 [2] Telephone conversation with John Openshaw on 29/9/2003
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Rights:
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© Sheffield Hallam University
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Permissions:
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For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
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Photographed by:
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Dave Ball
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Creator:
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MAYNE, David
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Creator Role:
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Sculptor. Ex-student at Sheffield Hallam University.
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Culture Gender:
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Male.
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Nationality:
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British.
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Subject Heading:
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Public art -- England (South Yorkshire)
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Subject Heading:
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Waymarks
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Subject Heading:
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Heritage -- England (South Yorkshire)
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Subject Heading:
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Relief (Sculpture), English
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