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.
