Abel Homes to install public art sculpture near new homes

Artist blacksmith Toby Winterbourn and Maggie Abel of Abel Homes hold one of the ears of wheat which will form the new artwork at Cygnet Rise in Swaffham <i>(Image: Newman Associates PR)</i>
Artist blacksmith Toby Winterbourn and Maggie Abel of Abel Homes hold one of the ears of wheat which will form the new artwork at Cygnet Rise in Swaffham (Image: Newman Associates PR)
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A towering sculpture is set to become the centrepiece of a new housing development.

The 3.6m-high artwork, created by North Elmham artist blacksmith Toby Winterbourn, will be installed at Abel Homes' Cygnet Rise site in Swaffham.

It will feature as part of the housebuilder's public art programme.

Made from galvanised steel, the agricultural-themed sculpture will include barley, wheat, maize and cow parsley, and will stand in a public open space at the heart of the development.

Maggie Abel, who co-ordinates the public art programme at Abel Homes, said: "We are delighted to be working with Toby for the first time, creating a truly stunning sculpture which will act as a focal point for the new community we are creating at Cygnet Rise.

"Our aim for these artworks is that they will form the hub of these new communities, starting to bind the threads together through sparking conversations and giving a sense of shared ownership – as well as a focal point to stop and chat."

The sculpture will be officially unveiled at a public ceremony in September.

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