Canning Circus
By
Richard Janes
2024 - 2025
Richard Janes
- Sculpture
- Architectural Art
- Urban Dynamics & Public Realm
- Metal Sculpture
- Outdoor Sculpture
- Nottingham
- Canning Circus
- Architectural Art
- Richard Janes
Dimensions
3.6m x 1.2mx1.2m
Sculpture celebrating the identity of the Canning Circus area of Nottingham City. Commissioned by Nottingham City Council the sculpture is a playful take on the idea of Circus with a wrap around banner spiralling the top of the artwork. This surround a freize of images which depict the rich heritage of the area including Alfred Lord Canning ( Shortest lived PM of the UK until Liz Truss); hundreds of years of Brewing and pubs; burial of criminals , and significant buildings. the sculpture also represents the roundabout after which the circus is named.
Steel galvanized and mordanted.
Join Axis
We support artists
Funding, visibility, connection and practical help.
Membership includes £15 million of Public Liability Insurance!