New sculpture for Glasgow Harbour

[Merlion]

Normally a picture of the sculpture is not released for publication before unveiling. Apparently this one is, although not a good photo.

The sculpture seems nice. But I can't see how it symbolises modernity rising from the city's maritime past.

New sculpture for Glasgow Harbour (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7413444.stm)

May 21, 2008. A six-metre high sculpture featuring the head and body of a woman with propeller-like arms is due to be unveiled at Glasgow Harbour.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44678000/jpg/_44678411_statue282.jpg

The work, "Rise", is said to symbolise modernity rising from the city's maritime past.

It was created by Andy Scott, the sculptor responsible for the Clydesdale horse on the M8. ...

[Cantab]

Dreadful.

[StevenW]

Second the motion.. Nice on a birthday cake maybe.

[LimeCutter]

Fantastic work. A beautiful figure. It slightly troubles me that in essence it's a tall figure with wings for arms (remind you of anything?).

Nevertheless I like it.

[Merlion]

This news link below has another picture and a video.

The sculpture is made of galvanised steel, light can shine through especially the wings. What I don't like is the head-dress.

Iconic new Glasgow sculpture unveiled (http://www.stv.tv/news/Iconic_new_Glasgow_sculpture_unveiled_080522141024 492)

... Standing at six metres tall and made of galvanized steel, the statue is Glasgow's newest landmark. The striking piece of public art was made using a mosaic assemble technique and then the framework was covered in small squares of steel. ...

[Cantab]

Dreadful - really dreadful. But I do like Limecutter's work. Absolutely beautiful. So, how can we agree and disagree like this?