Land Giant, a 16ft-high figurative sculpture in steel and willow surrounded by several wooden towers, has been installed on land owned by Crow Wood Leisure Centre, overlooking the M65 motorway on the border between Pendle and Burnley. The sculpture, by internationally acclaimed willow artist, Serena de la Hey, is the final piece of work originating from Land.
Serena, who is perhaps best known for Willow Man, a 40ft figure on the northbound side of the M5 near Bridgewater in Somerset, always creates work which relates closely to landscape, local materials, traditional working methods and the local way of life, and 'Land Giant' is no exception.
Serena commented, "My aim was to produce a piece sympathetic to the site, which would reflect the large amount of forestry in the area while taking full advantage of the nearby motorway. The wooden structures around the figure are reminiscent of ancient woodland or mill towers."
Nick Hunt, Director of Mid Pennine Arts, who commissioned the sculpture, said, "We are delighted to have been able to bring one of Serena's superlative sculptures to Pennine Lancashire." He also paid tribute to Andrew Brown and his team at Crow Wood Leisure Centre who were instrumental in the successful completion of the project.
Image: Land Giant
