Three new sculptures unveiled outside Grand Central Station, at public space created by demolishing Boyne Bridge
Three new sculptures have been unveiled in a public space created in part by the controversial demolition Belfast’s Boyne Bridge.
Saltwater Square lies outside the city’s Grand Central Station. Already home to a
large piece of public art that was created using remnants of the bridge, Translink today revealed new additions forming a sculpture garden.
The pieces are ‘Flight Trace’ by James Fox (pictured), ‘Interweave’ by Martin Boyle, and ‘Water Under The Bridge’ by Eleanor Wheeler and Alan Cargo.
Speaking at the unveiling, Translink’s Louise Sterritt described the new sculptures as “a key part of the impressive arts and heritage collection on display at Grand Central Station and across the surrounding public realm at Saltwater Square”.
She added: “We hope our customers and the wider public enjoy discovering these beautiful art-pieces and find them uplifting, inspiring and moving as they make their everyday journeys.
“We would like to thank our partners in Golden Thread Gallery and all the artists who have created such stand-out bespoke sculptures that can be enjoyed for years to come.”
In a joint statement, the co-directors of that Belfast art gallery said working with the public transport firm had enabled them to “showcase an incredible breadth of artistic talent”.
Added Peter Richards and Sarah McAvera: “The new sculpture garden brings together three extraordinary works that highlight Translink's vision for arts and heritage at the station.”