13 October 2008
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An original new sculpture that reflects the spirit of Bournemouth University has been celebrated with a special dedication event. |
Our new iconic art sculpture, created by renowned Japanese artist Koichi Ishino and situated on our Talbot Campus, has now been officially dedicated.
The unique work, entitled 'wind stone – earth and sky', is made of stainless steel and black African granite and stands four metres tall. It is on permanent view in the courtyard adjacent to the Sir Michael Cobham Library.
The sculpture was commissioned specifically for the University thanks to a gift from the Fine Family Foundation. Ishino?s sculpture was selected last October from 15 final submissions and arrived last summer from Japan for final installation under Ishino's supervision.
"This is the realisation of a dream for BU," said Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Curran. "The University is enhanced by the beauty of art and the way it improves our learning environment. This iconic piece immediately catches people's imaginations and captures the pride, ambition and enthusiasm of the University so brilliantly in stone and steel."
Giles Sturdy, Deputy Chair of the University Board and a member of the selection committee, thanked Dorset resident Sybil Fine King, representing the Fine Family Foundation, for her generosity in gifting the sculpture to the University.
Fine King said that the selection of Ishino's work was made easy by the fact that "everyone seemed to feel immediately connected to it."
Fine King, who also served on the selection panel said,"This piece of art is inspiring and beautiful. It speaks to our souls as well as our minds. It captivated us with its precision, the exquisite quality of the workmanship and its message."
In addition to Sturdy and King, the selection panel consisted of artist and consultant Brian Graham, University Registrar Noel Richardson and Julie Herring, curator of our Atrium Gallery and Art Loan Collection.
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