Wave was originally a huge arch of red ceramic poppies cascading from a high window of the Tower of London to the ground. Now, a year since that exhibition, the amazing sculpture has made an appearance in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park as part of the 14-18 NOW programme. The sculpture was part of the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red instillation in the autumn of 2014 and the red poppies serve as a memory to those who lost their lives during the First World War.
I never managed to see the instillation down in London so it was fantastic to see it here in Yorkshire. The backdrop of the YSP is spectacular with acres of land to walk and explore which gave you perfect time to relax and reflect on the piece. I love how the poppies rise from the surface of the river and flow over onto the bridge, it's got great shape and movement. Unfortunately the sun was in the wrong position so getting a front view photo of the fantastic red wave was near enough impossible but I tried my best to get some photos that served it some justice.
No comments:
Post a Comment