The Immigrants sculpture by Aurelio Fortelaan, Migration Museum, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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The Immigrants sculpture by Aurelio Fortelaan, Migration Museum, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaLeaf Boat sculpture removed from Castle Square as major redevelopment moves ahead
Sculpture taken into storage ahead of relocation
A photo taken this week by local resident Chris Westhead shows the sculpture and fountain gone, with fencing and construction equipment now dominating the site.
A Swansea Council spokesperson said: The leaf sculpture has been carefully removed and stored. It will be given a new home in another Swansea location, with the artist being consulted as options are explored.
The Leaf Boat sculpture in its original position in Castle Square, created by Swansea artist Amber Hiscott and installed in 1996.Council previously set out plans for removal
The council previously said the sculpture would be taken down and stored while discussions took place with artist Amber Hiscott about a new permanent location. Cwmdonkin Park was identified as one of the options under consideration.
The removal formed part of the early works for the wider redevelopment, which aims to make Castle Square greener, more accessible and more flexible for events.
Part of wider 1bn regeneration
In earlier statements, Cllr Robert FrancisDavies, cabinet member for investment, regeneration and tourism, described Castle Square as a pivotal location in Swanseas 1bn regeneration programme.
He said the new design would create a fantastic place to meet, spend quality time and enjoy public events and gatherings, complementing improvements already underway in Wind Street, Y Storfa, the former Castle Cinema and the McDonalds building.
Businesses around the square will remain open throughout the works.
Background on the Leaf Boat
The Leaf Boat sculpture was created by Swansea artist Amber Hiscott, inspired by Dylan Thomass poetry and the changing light over Swansea Bay. It was installed in 1996 after she won a council competition to design a public artwork for the square.
The contractor carrying out the removal, DAR Design, is the same firm that originally manufactured the sculpture in collaboration with the artist.
Artists impression of the redesigned Castle Square, showing the new groundlevel water feature, expanded green space and pavilion buildings.What the new Castle Square will include
The redevelopment will see Castle Square undergo a major redesign, with two new pavilion buildings introduced for food, drink or retail use. The council says the amount of greenery will increase significantly, rising from around a quarter of the site to more than 40%, with new lawns, ornamental planting and biodiverse landscaping creating a much softer, more welcoming environment.
A new groundlevel water feature is planned to replace the former fountain, designed for interactive play and flexible use during events. The scheme also includes a giant screen mounted above a bandstandstyle structure, along with new seating areas and improved public space throughout the square.
According to the council, the aim is to create a greener, more accessible and more versatile public space at the heart of the city centre, with work expected to continue into late 2026.
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Good MorningI love the details on this gable of William Leiper's 1870s Queen's Park Baptist Church. Built as the Camphill United Presbyterian church, the beautifully sculpted angel is by John Mossman. Above this is a cross on the apex, and between the two is a narrow window topped by some wonderful little decorative elements.
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- Schnee und Eis nah dran.
Photo theme - snow and ice nearby.
From last year, here's the dachshund dog statue by the water's edge in thick snow. We loved Troms so we're very pleased that we've booked another trip there for late next year.
Illustration for an announcement of the Flemish "De Nachten" (The Nights) music festival, mid-2000s.Music-themed works, 21/x
Illustration for an announcement of the Flemish "De Nachten" (The Nights) music festival, mid-2000s.
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Reykjavik, July 2025.I was asked by someone why my Home timeline is so much prettier than theirs. I follow hashtags is why.
Including but not limited to:
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The trick is going for specific arts and crafts, you find people who are into it.
For whatever reason I find a lot better to follow than as the latter is way more broad like a really nice sandwich is a work of art.
Il est peut-tre plus prudent de les sparer
Some sculptural highlights from Muse Granet in Aix-en-Provence
Matthew Duffy: "Low-Polly Heart No. 4"
Des trolls, des masques, des grimaces et cette impression trs nette que la sculpture vous observe plus que linverse.
Malene Hartmann Rasmussen faonne des brutes en cramique partir dlments de nature (feuilles, coquilles, ufs) et transforme le mur en petit thtre nordique, drle et lgrement inquitant.
Malene Hartmann Rasmussen : des brutes en cramique, entre conte nordique et bestiaire mal lev
Serpent n1 qui avance bien
Rckansicht / Rear view
Perseus with the Head of Medusa at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I decided to crop out the most relevant part, because the world has seen enough violence towards vilified women.
I love the playful poses of these putti on the grave memorial of the Victorian theatre impresario John Henry Alexander in the Necropolis in Glasgow.
Cubo vaco ascendente-descendente
Creacin de 1970.
Tcnica: Escultura en hierro.
Dimensiones: 50 50 50 cm.
Ubicacin: Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias, Oviedo, Espaa.
Autor: Amador Rodrguez Menndez ("Amador") (espaol, 1926-2001)
Scorpio
Sold in 2025
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Taking some photos today of my new artwork. Each of these are mixed media. Hand embroidered drag queen eyes set in plexiglass / magnifying glasses and added to found objects. I have created pieces out of clay, apoxie sculpt, resin, solder, aluminum sheet and have added seed beads and various handmade (by me) beads. I love creating mixed media sculpture. I wanted them to have a very metallic look reminiscent of reliquaries, Monstrances and alters. A little strange, a little odd, just how I like it.
Solacii from the inside 2022/8/28Around a week ago, I made A Thing.
Would you like your own Thing Send me a bunch of Legos and I can whip up one for you.
Iris des jardins qui se transforme en hiver en iris des neiges !
Heureux dimanche vous!
CD album cover artwork for the Dutch DJ Ronaldo, mid-2000s.Music-themed works, 17/x
CD album cover artwork for the Dutch DJ Ronaldo, mid-2000s.
At the time, I used Poser for the human figure, using alpha-based hair cards, as particle-based hair wasn't a thing yet.
Used a photo texture for the CD.
Max LeiUltramarine Space Marine from the Leviathan 10th Edition Beautifully Painted (Masterful) Miniature
Credit to: Sergio Calvo Miniatures
We need to bring back the lopsided man bun.
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Mirthful Miscellanea: a fascinating sculpted by Chris Millar:
Concrete relief P (Alivio de hormign P)
Creacin de 1963.
Tcnica: Escultura en duraluminio.
Dimensiones: 40 34 cm.
Ubicacin: Centro Nacional de Arte y Cultura Georges Pompidou, Pars Francia.
Autor: Jean Arp, tambin conocido como Hans Arp (franco-alemn, 1886-1966)